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          Florida set to give QB Aaron Philo another start vs. Kentucky, source confirms

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          • Adam RittenbergNov 12, 2026, 10:32 PM
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          Florida is set to switch back to Aaron Philo as its starting quarterback for Saturday's game at No. 11 Kentucky, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday

          The Gators have alternated in recent weeks between Philo and Tramell Jones Jr., who replaced Philo for a loss to Georgia on Oct. 31 and started in last week's home loss to Oklahoma. Jones also started in Florida's signature win Oct. 17 at Texas but completed 10 of 22 passes with two interceptions in the 23-7 loss to Oklahoma.

          Philo, a transfer from Georgia Tech who moved with offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to Florida, started the Gators' first six games before missing time with a shoulder injury, leading to Jones' start against the Longhorns.

          Philo has completed 70.5% of his passes for 1,367 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He backed up Haynes King at Georgia Tech in 2024 and 2025.

          CBS and 247 Sports first reported Florida's starter switch back to Philo.