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Florida’s new starting quarterback for 2026 is Aaron Philo, a redshirt sophomore from Georgia Tech who beat out redshirt freshman Tramell Jones in a battle for the job. Philo, who played under new OC Buster Faulkner and threw for 938 yards and two touchdowns in limited action, is seen as the leader with strong locker room chemistry. Coach Jon Sumrall, fresh from Tulane’s success, emphasized competition and growth, hinting that Philo’s journey isn’t over — and that even legends like Tom Brady didn’t start as starters. With Billy Napier gone and a new era beginning, the Gators are betting big on Philo — but the QB battle is far from over.
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