GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators are now expected to make a quarterback change. Tramell Jones Jr. will be the anticipated starter for Saturday’s matchup against Oklahoma, replacing incumbent Aaron Philo.
The decision was first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
On Monday, head coach Jon Sumrall said there “wouldn’t be some big quarterback one announcement” and that they “need both of them ready to go play.”
“To see how he’s handled that whole situation has been great,” defensive lineman Emmanuel Oyebadejo said this week. “I always say he’s like a true professional just handling that.