Texas football vs Florida: Gators QB Aaron Philo uncertain to play due to reported injury

Texas football could face a backup quarterback as the Longhorns (4-1, 1-1 SEC) look to get back on track in SEC play.

Florida (4-2, 2-2) quarterback Aaron Philo might miss Saturday's contest at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium due to a shoulder injury, per multiple reports. Philo is expected to be listed as questionable on the Gators' injury report when it is released Wednesday. 

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo will be listed as questionable on the SEC availability report tonight, per ESPN sources. He's dealing with a shoulder injury from late in the South Carolina game. He's been limited in practice this week. He hasn't been ruled out yet for the game at Texas, per sources. CBS first reported Philo has been limited.

- Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 14, 2026

Philo, 21, is in his third collegiate season, and his first with Florida after two years at Georgia Tech. Philo has thrown for 1,341 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions this season, including a pair of each in last week's 38-19 home loss to South Carolina. Philo carried the ball a season-high 13 times last week, and he was sacked three times. 

Sophomore quarterback Tramell Jones would make his first career start if Philo is unable to play. But Jones could have one added weapon at his disposal. 

Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III missed the last two games with a knee injury, but he reportedly could play Saturday, where he'll look to resume a season where he recorded 271 receiving yards and two touchdowns in his first four games. Florida will also likely continue to lean on standout running back Jadan Baugh regardless of its quarterback. Baugh is as the nation's leader in rushing touchdowns in 2026, entering Saturday with 12 touchdowns on the ground in his first six games of the season. 

Source: Florida star wide receiver Vernell Brown III practiced today and was "the best he's looked" since injuring his knee. He has a "real shot" to play for the Gators at Texas on Saturday after missing the last two games. He has 17 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns in four games for Florida. Florida is 4-0 when he's played.

- Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 14, 2026

Texas defeated Florida's then-backup QB Aidan Warner in a 49-17 win in Austin in 2024. Last season, Gators starter DJ Lagway shredded the visiting Longhorns in a 29-21 win where Lagway threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns. 

Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. Saturday in Austin. 

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