Vernell Brown III suffers knee injury in Florida's win over Ole Miss

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Vernell Brown III suffers knee injury in Florida's win over Ole Miss
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Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III sustained a knee injury during the Gators' victory against Ole Miss on September 26. Brown's injury occurred late in the second quarter after he rushed for a 6-yard gain. Coach Jon Sumrall indicated that while the injury is not serious, Brown lacked confidence in his ability to make cuts after the tweak. He had three catches for 25 yards before exiting. Other injuries affected the receiving corps, Bailey Stockton, who returned after being sidelined but played limited snaps in the second half. Eric Singleton Jr. made his return after missing two weeks, catching a 38-yard pass in the fourth quarter.

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  • •Brown missed part of the game after his injury late in the second quarter.
  • •Florida won 52-28 against Ole Miss at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
  • •Bailey Stockton also dealt with an injury but returned to play.
  • •Eric Singleton Jr. had a key reception after returning from injury.
  • •Brown leads the team with 17 catches and 271 receiving yards this season.
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Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III suffered a knee injury during the Gators' win over Ole Miss on Saturday.

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