Florida Reverts to Aaron Philo as Starting Quarterback Ahead of Kentucky Clash
Florida is returning to Aaron Philo as its starting quarterback for Saturday's matchup against No. 11 Kentucky, moving away from Tramell Jones Jr. after recent offensive struggles.
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Key points
- Aaron Philo returns as Florida starting quarterback against No. 11 Kentucky
- Tramell Jones Jr. started the previous two games following Philo's shoulder injury
- Philo has completed 70.5% of his passes for 1,367 yards this season
Florida will pivot back to Aaron Philo as the starting quarterback for the team's upcoming road game against No. 11 Kentucky on Saturday, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. The Gators have rotated signal-callers over the last few weeks between Philo and Tramell Jones Jr., who took over after Philo dealt with a shoulder injury.
Jones stepped in during a loss to Georgia on October 31 and started last week's home defeat against Oklahoma, where he completed 10 of 22 passes with two interceptions in a 23-7 setback. Although Jones previously guided the Gators to a notable victory over Texas on October 17, the offense has sputtered significantly in recent outings, prompting the coaching staff to make another change under center.
Philo, a transfer from Georgia Tech who followed offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to Gainesville, opened the campaign by starting the first six contests for Florida. On the season, the quarterback has connected on 70.5% of his pass attempts for 1,367 yards, throwing nine touchdowns against five interceptions.
What to watch next: How Philo performs in his return against a formidable Kentucky defense.
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