Alright, hold up. The biggest question mark for Florida football against Texas isn’t about their defense or special teams, it’s about their starting quarterback, Aaron Philo. He, along with wide receivers Bailey Stockton and Vernell Brown III, are all listed as game-time decisions, according to the SEC availability report. That’s three key offensive weapons in limbo, dude.
Philo’s Wild Ride From Last Week
Philo’s situation is especially wild. Last game, with about 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter, he took a hit on an 8-yard scramble and had to leave the field for one snap. But get this, he came back one play later. Only to then *never* return for the rest of the game, with backup Tramell Jones Jr. finishing things up. So, you’re back in, then you’re out? What’s going on there? In pregame warmups for the Texas game, Philo was seen throwing passes. That’s good, right? But here’s the kicker: he hasn’t been seen in pads yet. This guy’s had a decent season, too, chucking for nine touchdowns, three interceptions, and 1,341 yards while completing 70% of his passes. Plus, he’s run for 104 yards and three scores. That kind of production is tough to replace last minute.
Who Else Is On The Injury Watch?
It’s not just Philo stressing everyone out. Vernell Brown III has been questionable for three straight weeks, still battling that knee injury he picked up against Ole Miss. Like Philo, he was seen participating in warmups but without pads. Then there’s Bailey Stockton, who actually played last week against South Carolina, but is *still* listed as questionable for this game. And yeah, he’s also been seen without pads in warmups. On top of all that, running back Duke Clark got an ankle injury against South Carolina and is totally ruled out. So, Florida’s already down a back. Texas isn’t totally unscathed, though, as they’ve ruled out wide receiver Kaliq Lockett and offensive lineman Jaydon Chatman.
This isn’t just one guy, it’s three key offensive weapons who are absolute game-time decisions, plus another running back out for good. Florida is walking into this Texas game with a huge cloud of uncertainty, especially under center. Every eye will be on that sideline right up until kickoff to see who’s actually suited up to play. This is a developing story, so we’ll be watching for updates.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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