Philo Shines in Gators' Season Opener | Florida Gators Football News

Aaron Philo exploded onto the scene as Florida’s starting QB, torching FAU for 66 points in a dazzling season opener. Comfortable in the new offense, he credited his former high school teammates and standout back Jadan Baugh for unlocking explosive plays. Philo highlighted key TDs to Stockton and Brown, praising the run game’s role in setting up big passes. With confidence fueled by two weeks of prep and a strong bond with OC Buster Faulkner, he stayed grounded despite the hype. The anthem “Won’t Back Down” ignited the Swamp’s electric 90K crowd — an experience he called “awesome and unreal.” He also gave major props to the offensive line, calling their effort “crucial” to the win. 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/74f79fa9d8707b1b