Florida to start Jones at QB against Oklahoma in Swamp

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 14:44 · Archive

No. 25 Florida will start quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. in Saturday's game against Oklahoma.

Tramell Jones Jr. will start at quarterback for No. 25 Florida when the Gators host Oklahoma on Saturday night. The move comes after coach Jon Sumrall benched Aaron Philo following two interceptions in a 27-8 loss to Georgia last Saturday. Jones replaced Philo in the second quarter of that game but committed two turnovers of his own, with a third negated by a penalty.

Sumrall did not formally announce a starter on Monday but tweaked his depth chart to add 'or' between his quarterbacks, indicating the decision was still in flux. Jones received the majority of first-team repetitions during the week. Sumrall acknowledged the difficulty in evaluating his quarterbacks, citing the offensive line's struggles. 'I don't know if Tom Brady was our quarterback on Saturday if it would have helped us,' he said. 'He would have been under too much duress and pressure to operate.'

Jones has completed 70.8 per cent of his passes for 579 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions. He has also rushed for 77 yards and a score. Florida (5-3, 3-3 SEC) faces Oklahoma (4-4, 2-3) in the matchup.

How it is being reported

• Tramell Jones Jr. Named Starter for Florida vs Oklahoma: Offense Resets, Defense Tries to Stay HotTramell Jones Jr. starts for Florida against Oklahoma as the Gators look to reset their offense and sustain defensive momentum.News4Jax · 5 Nov, 16:50
• No. 25 Florida to start QB Tramell Jones against Oklahoma in the Swamp, AP source saysA person familiar with the decision says Tramell Jones Jr. will make his second career start for Florida when the 25th-ranked Gators host Oklahoma on Saturday night.News4Jax · 5 Nov, 14:10
• No. 25 Florida to start QB Tramell Jones against Oklahoma in the Swamp, AP source saysA person familiar with the decision says Tramell Jones Jr. will make his second career start for Florida when the 25th-ranked Gators host Oklahoma on Saturday night.Clickorlando · 5 Nov, 14:10

In this story: Tramell Jones Jr. · Aaron Philo · Jon Sumrall · Florida Gators · Oklahoma · Georgia

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