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UF QB Feleipe Franks comfortable, in command as he distances himself in Gators' starting race

To a man on Thursday, UF quarterbacks Feleipe Franks, Kyle Trask and Emory Jones each said he feels more comfortable in Year 2 of Dan Mullen’s offense.

“Now is totally different than last spring,” Franks said.

A year ago, Franks was the face of a 4-7 season, during which he lost his confidence, his coaches and the support of fans.

Now the incumbent QB of a 10-3 ascending team, Franks appears to be the clear front-runner to start his third season opener for the Gators, a feat last achieved a decade ago by Tim Tebow.