Overview
- Florida announced on Thursday that Aaron Philo will start Saturday at No. 13 Kentucky after Tramell Jones Jr.'s poor outing against Oklahoma.
- The move is the Gators' fourth quarterback change in four games as Florida has dropped four of its last five to fall to 5-4 (3-4 SEC).
- Tramell Jones Jr. completed 10 of 22 passes for 133 yards and threw two interceptions in the 23-7 loss to Oklahoma, renewing concerns about turnovers and decision making.
- Philo has completed roughly 70 percent of his passes for 1,367 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions this season and is expected to have the rest of the year to make his case as the 2027 starter.
- Coach Jon Sumrall said the offense feels 'lost' after recent performances, the team will again be without top receiver Vernell Brown III due to a knee issue, and protection and playmaking troubles raise short-term SEC and bowl implications.