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Florida Signs Georgia Tech QB Transfer Aaron Philo, Reuniting Him With OC Buster Faulkner

Florida moves to stabilize its quarterback plan for 2026 under Jon Sumrall’s new staff.

Overview

  • The Gators finalized the Georgia Tech transfer Tuesday during the NCAA’s Jan. 2–16 portal window.
  • Philo reconnects with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, who recruited and coached him at Georgia Tech.
  • He arrives with three years of eligibility and will compete to replace DJ Lagway, who entered the portal last week.
  • The redshirt freshman has limited starts but posted 373 passing yards in his debut and totaled 565 yards and five touchdowns across five games.
  • Florida is also adding former Yellow Jackets receiver Bailey Stockton, who had 21 catches for 233 yards last season.