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Florida Quarterback Faces Uncertainty for Texas Road Game
Shoulder issue clouds Aaron Philo's availability while Vernell Brown III inches closer to a return
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Quarterback Injury Clouds Preparations
Florida listed quarterback Aaron Philo as questionable after he suffered a shoulder injury late in a 38-19 loss to South Carolina. The starter has been limited in practice this week as the team prepares to visit No. 7 Texas. Sophomore Tramell Jones Jr. would take the starting role if Philo cannot play. Jones completed 6 of 8 passes for 40 yards with one interception while also directing a late scoring drive in relief.
Wide Receiver Shows Progress in Return Push
Wide receiver Vernell Brown III participated in Wednesday's workout and displayed his strongest form since suffering a knee injury. Brown has recorded 17 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns across four games this season.
Season Context and Starter Production
Philo, in his first year as the primary signal caller after transferring from Georgia Tech, has accumulated 1,341 passing yards at a 70.5 percent completion rate along with 104 rushing yards. He has accounted for 12 total touchdowns against three interceptions. The duo helped Florida open 4-0 and reach No. 8 in the AP Top 25 before consecutive defeats to Missouri and South Carolina dropped the Gators from the rankings.
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