Florida QB Dilemma After Upset

Florida's backup QB leads upset but coach delays decision on starter.

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Oct 18, 2026

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Florida QB Dilemma After Upset

Florida's backup QB leads upset but coach delays decision on starter.

In brief

Florida's backup QB leads upset but coach delays decision on starter. Florida coach Jon Sumrall says Tramell Jones Jr. earned a start but will wait for Philo's recovery before deciding. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.

Florida's season struggles

Florida faced back-to-back losses to Missouri and South Carolina.

Backup QB leads upset

Tramell Jones Jr. led Florida to a 27-24 road win over top-10 Texas.

Coach's immediate reaction

Coach's immediate reaction

Sumrall said the win was a team effort, not a quarterback win.

Quarterback dilemma

Sumrall delays decision on starter after Philo's injury.

Polo's performance

Polo threw for 1,341 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Jones' first start

Jones completed 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns.

Next game

Florida faces Georgia on October 31 with QB decision pending.

The essence

Florida coach Jon Sumrall says Tramell Jones Jr. earned a start but will wait for Philo's recovery before deciding.

Read the original on EssentiallySports

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