# Florida Gators quarterback competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261026-florida-gators-quarterback-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-26T20:16:48.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Following an upset victory over No. 7 Texas, the Florida Gators face a decision regarding their starting quarterback ahead of a matchup against No. 3 Georgia. 

Tramell Jones Jr. secured his first career start during the Texas game, throwing for 155 yards and two touchdowns while replacing the injured starter, Aaron Philo. Philo has since returned to practice after recovering from a shoulder injury. Head coach Jon Sumrall has not yet named a starter, stating he intends to make a final decision mid-week as the team prepares for the Georgia rivalry.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Florida football coach delays starting quarterback decision ahead of Georgia game

Florida coach Jon Sumrall has yet to name a starting quarterback for the upcoming game against No. 3 Georgia, choosing between Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-football-coach-delays-starting-quarterback-decision-ahead-of-georgia-game

### 2026-10-16: Florida Gators upset No. 7 Texas in 27-24 victory

In his first career start, Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. led the Gators to a 27-24 upset over No. 7 Texas, overcoming an early deficit to hand the Longhorns their second straight loss.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florida-gators-expected-to-change-starting-quarterback-for-texas-matchup

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