Florida's Aaron Philo is expected to start against No. 13 Kentucky on Saturday. Jon Sumrall is reportedly turning back to the week-one starter after Tramell Jones Jr. struggled against Oklahoma, marking another quarterback change for the struggling Gators.
CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and Swamp247's Zach Goodall report the decision, but Sumrall has yet to make a public statement. Philo and Jones have been listed as co-first-team quarterbacks for two consecutive weeks. "Think both guys have done some really good things this year at times," Sumrall said to the media this week.
Philo injured his throwing shoulder against South Carolina, opening the door for Jones to start in the team's Week 8 upset win over Texas. In his first career start, Jones threw
for 172 yards and two touchdowns.
Jones started Florida's 23-7 loss to the Sooners, completing 10 of 22 passes for 133 yards and two interceptions. Philo last saw game action in the Gators' 27-8 loss to Georgia; the Georgia Tech transfer completed 5 of 7 passes for 26 yards and threw two costly interceptions.
Both QBs have flashed potential this season, but that momentum was marred by inconsistent decision-making. Turnovers and offensive line issues further complicate how the pair are evaluated.
Florida enters Saturday searching for its sixth win of the season, having lost four of its past five games after a 4-0 start.
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