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Florida’s fall camp opened with intense quarterback work, featuring redshirt sophomore Aaron Philo and redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. vying for the starting role, while key position battles and positional work continue to shape the roster.
Florida's fall practice on August 7 introduced a morning schedule, highlighted a quarterback competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr., and showcased early work at key positions ahead of the season opener.
The Gators begin a four‑week camp before opening against Florida Atlantic, with quarterback and offensive line battles intensifying, special teams speed prioritized, and several players returning from injury.
With fall camp set to begin Aug. 5, Florida’s coaching staff evaluates a deep quarterback race, a revamped receiving corps and a host of defensive battles as the team readies for a 12‑game conference slate.
Coach Jon Sumrall retained 60 players from last season while adding 34 transfers and 24 freshmen, a mix that Pro Football Focus has graded across 67 snaps, spotlighting standout performances from Jadan Baugh, Jayden Woods and others.
Jon Sumrall, the first‑year Florida coach, will use the SEC Media Days in Florida to address key questions about quarterback competition, offensive line upgrades, and a new Air Raid scheme as the Gators aim to break a decade‑long title drought.
Jon Sumrall, the newly hired Florida football coach, will headline the 2026 SEC Media Days, where he is expected to address the quarterback competition, offensive line upgrades, and the impact of new coordinator Buster Faulkner.
The NCAA’s revised eligibility framework allows student‑athletes up to five participation seasons within a five‑year window, a change that impacts the Florida Gators football program, extending eligibility for many players while leaving redshirted athletes unchanged.
A look at the major changes on the Florida Gators football team, from a new head coach to a transformed roster, and the key players poised to shape the 2026 campaign.