Florida’s explosive offense just hit a snag right out of the gate with news that wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. is “highly questionable” for their September 12 game against Campbell. This is a tough break for a team looking to build early momentum.
A TD Play That Carried a Cost
Talk about a gut punch. This dude rolled his ankle on a block that *sprung* Vernell Brown III for a massive 49-yard touchdown catch and run in their 66-21 season-opening win over FAU. You love the effort, but man, the timing is brutal. Singleton Jr. isn’t just some guy, either. He’s a transfer from Auburn, and everyone expects him to be a key contributor in that Florida Gators offense under coach Jon Sumrall and offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. Faulkner even coached Singleton at Georgia Tech before he hit Auburn last season, so there’s history there. Last season alone, he snagged 58 catches for 534 yards and 3 TDs. Even in UF’s spring game, he was showing out with five catches for 83 yards and a touchdown. That’s serious production potentially sidelined.
The Injury Bug Is Biting Early
And Singleton isn’t the only one battling it out. Coach Sumrall mentioned that defensive lineman Emmanuel Oyebadejo is also dealing with a similar ankle injury. Sumrall was clear, saying both guys are “out at practice some, but not able to participate.” He basically put it on blast, adding, “They’re definitely not probable as of right now.” That’s not exactly reassuring news, is it? On a slightly brighter note, offensive lineman Eagan Boyer, who was out for the FAU game, is expected back at practice Tuesday, September 8. But freshman wide receiver Davian Groce, who also sat out the FAU game, might be on the bench for “another week,” according to Sumrall.
So, with the Campbell game on September 12 looming, the Gators’ depth is already getting tested. Losing a potential game-changer like Singleton for any stretch, especially after such a dominant win, is a real bummer for their early season momentum. Let’s see if these guys can bounce back faster than expected.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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