<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=40Q5HU_1GnpwTrr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=40Q5HU_1GnpwTrr00" width="2048" height="1365" ><figcaption>Tramell Jones Jr. #9 of the Florida Gators throws a pass during the second half of a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 10, 2026 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>Tramell Jones Jr. got his first start for <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/topic/florida" rel="nofollow">Florida</a> because Aaron Philo was hurt.He helped the Gators erase a two-touchdown deficit at Texas, beat the seventh-ranked Longhorns and then returned to the bench.Three weeks later, he’s in line to start again, this time with a chance to win the job at home.Florida is expected to start Jones against <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/topic/oklahoma" rel="nofollow">Oklahoma</a> on Saturday night according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.It would be Jones’ second career start and his first at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.Philo started Florida’s first six games before a shoulder injury sidelined him for the Oct. 17 trip to Austin.Jones completed 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards that afternoon and found tight end Lacota Dippre for both of his touchdowns. He also went the entire game without a turnover, giving Florida a chance to rally for a 27-24 win.Coach Jon Sumrall went back to Philo after the bye week. Against Georgia, Philo attempted seven passes. Five went for completions totaling 26 yards. The other two were intercepted, sending Sumrall back to Jones.Jones threw for 172 yards in relief and scored Florida’s only touchdown on a 2-yard run. He also threw an interception and lost a fumble.The Gators managed a season-low 246 yards in the 27-8 loss, and Sumrall pointed to the pressure Georgia generated as a problem either quarterback would have faced.On Monday, Florida listed an “or” between Philo and Jones on its depth chart for the first time this season. Sumrall declined to name a starter and said he wanted both quarterbacks ready to play.Philo has thrown for 1,367 yards and nine touchdowns in seven starts. Jones has four touchdown passes in 89 attempts, with half of those touchdowns coming in Austin.The bigger difference between his two most recent appearances was what Florida gave away. Jones protected the ball through a 14-point deficit at Texas. Against Georgia, four possessions ended with turnovers by the quarterbacks.Saturday’s game kicks off at 7:45 p.m. ET, with Florida one win from bowl eligibility. Jones has already helped the Gators earn one of their five wins in front of more than 100,000 fans on the road.Now he’s expected to get the ball for a chance at their sixth in the Swamp.</div></body>

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Tramell Jones Jr., who helped Florida upset Texas in his first start, is expected to get the nod against Oklahoma.

Florida Expected to Make Quarterback Change Ahead of Oklahoma Game

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