Philo Earns Gators Starting QB Role | Florida Gators Football News

Aaron Philo has officially earned the starting quarterback role for Florida’s upcoming season, beating out Tramell Jones Jr. in a fierce summer battle — thanks to his familiarity with the new offensive scheme, brought over by incoming OC Buster Faulkner. Coach Jon Sumrall, who teased he might wait until after the first game, confirmed Philo’s nod ahead of the season opener against Florida Atlantic. The two QBs remain fiercely competitive and even train together, creating a healthy rivalry that benefits the team. Philo, who threw for 370+ yards last year as a backup at Georgia Tech, now steps into the spotlight ready to lead. The Gators’ early slate includes Campbell before facing a major test against Auburn on September 19th. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/972ca2f5a9092838