If Philo can't go, backup Tramell Jones Jr. would make his first career start against the No. 7 Longhorns.
Florida heads into Saturday's game at No. 7 Texas unsure whether starting quarterback Aaron Philo will be available. Philo has been limited in practice this week while dealing with a shoulder injury, and the Gators are expected to release their first official availability report Wednesday night.
Philo has started all six of Florida's games this season, a stretch in which he completed 105 of 149 passes for 1,341 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions. He has also added 104 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, making him a factor in both the passing and running game.
If Philo is ruled out, the job falls to sophomore Tramell Jones Jr., who beat out Philo for the starting role in preseason camp before losing out. A start at Texas would be the first of his career, thrown into one of the tougher road environments on Florida's schedule.
The Gators are expected to have more clarity on Philo's status as the week progresses, with the full picture likely coming into focus closer to kickoff.