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Florida Gators to start backup quarterback vs. Texas Longhorns today

The Florida Gators will turn to backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. to lead their offense against the No.

7 Texas Longhorns in a critical Week 7 matchup. Starting quarterback Aaron Philo remains sidelined after suffering a shoulder injury in last Saturday’s 38–19 loss to South Carolina, forcing Florida’s coaching staff to rely on the freshman for his first career start.

The Gators, still searching for a win after back-to-back defeats, face a formidable challenge on the road against Texas’s top-ranked defense, with their playoff aspirations hanging in the balance. First-year coach Jon Sumrall’s team enters the game with little margin for error, as Jones will need to navigate a tough opponent in a high-stakes environment.

Meanwhile, Texas looks to rebound from its own recent setback—a narrow loss to the Oklahoma Sooners—while aiming to maintain its elite standing in the college football rankings.

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