Florida football, players to watch, depth chart for season opener vs FAU
Florida football enters the 2026 season with a mix of returning players and transfers under Jon Sumrall. Here are five to watch in UF's opener vs FAU.
Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall expects game day to focus on the players as they take on Florida Atlantic in their season opener on September 5 at The Swamp. Sixty returnees from the coaching transition and 34 transfers, as well as 24 freshmen, comprise the 118-man roster. Sumrall highlighted eight new transfers who will start, including quarterback Aaron Philo from Georgia Tech, receiver Eric Singleton Jr. from Auburn, center Harrison Moore from Georgia Tech, tight end Lacota Dippre from James Madison, right guard TJ Shanahan from Penn State, right tackle Emeka Ugorji from Stanford, star Kanye Clark from UCLA, and safety DJ Coleman from Baylor.
Five players to watch include:
1. Quarterback Aaron Philo, who will make his third career start with Florida.
2. Running back Jadan Baugh, a preseason All-American who aims for more breakaway runs.
3. Left tackle Bryce Lovett, who made his first career start at left tackle after major offseason body changes.
4. Safety Jayden Woods, who earned freshman All-SEC honors last season.
5. Star Kanye Clark, known for his impressive skill set.
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