# Florida QB Dilemma After Upset

> Florida's backup QB leads upset but coach delays decision on starter.
- Title: Florida QB Dilemma After Upset · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: florida, jon sumrall, tramell jones jr, aaron philo, texas longhorns, ncaa, sec, quarterback, sports, Dilemma, Upset, EssentiallySports
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-jon-sumrall-sends-clear-message-on-floridas-quarterback-situation-after-backup-quarterback-leads-week-seven-upset-tramell-jones-jr-texas-longhorns-football
- Author: Archana
- Published: 2026-10-18T00:54:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: florida, jon sumrall, tramell jones jr, aaron philo, texas longhorns, ncaa, sec, quarterback, sports
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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