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Here's a look at Florida's depth chart for the season-opener vs FAU

The Florida football program revealed its Week 1 depth chart for the season-opening game in the Swamp against the FAU Owls.

Florida's depth chart for their season-opener against FAU has been revealed, providing fans with a glimpse of the lineup they can expect to see in the upcoming game. Quarterback Aaron Philo will take the field, complemented by wide receivers Dallas Wilson, Vernell Brown III, and Eric Singleton Jr. Jadan Baugh has been named the backfield starter.

Lacota Dippre will serve as the starting tight end, while Amir Jackson and Luke Harpring are expected to share the role as the other tight end. The starting front five will consist of Bryce Lovett, Knijeah Harris, Harrison Moore, TJ Shanahan Jr., and Emeka Ugorji. On defense, defensive ends Kamran James and LJ McCray, noseguard Brendan Bett, defensive tackle Jeremiah McCloud, and the JACK position player Jayden Woods will form the starting unit.

Middle linebacker Miles Graham, Aaron Chiles, and Jaden Robinson will lead the line, with Kanye Clark handling the STAR position, and DJ Coleman and Bryce Thornton filling the safety spots. At the special teams, Patrick Durkin will handle kicking duties, Alec Clark will serve as the punter, and Carter Milliron will be the long snapper.

Running back London Montgomery will oversee kickoff returns, while Brown III will be the starting punt returner. The Gators' Week 1 matchup against FAU is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7:45 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on the SEC Network.

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