Florida Switches Quarterbacks After Slow Start Against Georgia

The Florida Gators made a quarterback switch during their game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday after a sluggish start. Backup QB Tramell Jones came into the game for injured starter Aaron Philo, who was down due to a shoulder injury. Philo had thrown two interceptions that gave Georgia an early 10-0 lead. He completed just 5-of-7 passes for 26 yards and two interceptions prior to being replaced.

Head coach Jon Sumrall had previously told ESPN that there was a real chance both quarterbacks could play due to health and availability concerns. Both Philo and Jones had been on the injury report due to minor bumps and bruises. Jones shone in his first start, completing 22-of-35 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-24 victory over Texas in Week 7.

Philo had been the starter after winning the job during camp. Before facing Georgia, Philo had completed 70.5% of his passes for 1,341 yards, nine touchdowns, and three interceptions in six games. Jones, a second-year player, has a 70.3% completion rate for 407 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions in six games this season. Florida entered the matchup with a 5-2 record.