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Florida Gators quarterback plan falls apart against Michigan

The Florida Gators left Arlington, Texas, with more questions than answers at the quarterback position. Head coach Jim McElwain and offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier came in with what seemed to be a solid plan, but it crumbled at their feet as the game went on.

The No. 17 Gators fell to No. 11 Michigan 33-17 in the season opener. The questions and problems are not in the loss itself, but in the way it unfolded.

Redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks made the first start of his Florida career, and the jitters were apparent, to go along with some poor play calling.