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Still no clarity on Florida football QB competition following spring game
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Florida football coach Jon Sumrall stated that no starting quarterback has been decided following the spring game, despite performances from redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo. Sumrall plans to have discussions with the quarterbacks to assess their progress after 15 practices.
Still no clarity on Florida football QB competition following spring game
Florida football coach Jon Sumrall said throughout the spring that a starting quarterback job would not be decided following UF's Orange and Blue game.
Nothing changed Sumrall's mind after how redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo performed for the Florida Gators at The Swamp on Saturday, April 11.
"Both guys have done some good things," Sumrall said. "I think that room's done good things as a whole. I'll sit down with all those guys on Monday and have a really transparent conversation about, hey, after 15 practices, this is where we are. I'll talk to them about, hey, if we had to play a game next week, this is probably what it would look like.
"I won't make an announcement because we don't play here next week. But I wanted them to know kind of after we wrap up, I think our players, they deserve, they've earned honest conversations."
Statistically, Jones outplayed Philo, throwing for more yards while making fewer mistakes. Jones completed 13 of 17 passes for 210 yards and 2 TDs, while Philo went 18 of 24 for 166 yards with 2 TDs and 2 interceptions.
Jones got off to a slower start than Philo but flashed in the second quarter, firing a 38-yard TD pass to wide receiver Eric Sningleton Jr. and a 75-yard TD pass to receiver Micah Mays Jr.
"Started slow, bounced back," Jones said. "I think sustaining drives was a big thing for me, being able to put guys in good situations, get athletes the ball. So, I think just being able to do that, I think I did pretty good today.”
Players autograph items bright by fans after second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Fans wait to have their items autographed after the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall poses with fans after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Player autograph items after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Player autograph items after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Fans wait for player after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Fans get autographs after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Fans wait for player after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Players autograph items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Players autograph items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall poses with fans after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida cornerback Onis Konanbanny (3) intercepts a pass during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Vincent Brown Jr. (36) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back London Montgomery (24) rushes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back London Montgomery (24) rushes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Will Griffin (11) sets up during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida gets ready rush out before the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) and Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) celebrate during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) and Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) celebrate during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Fans enjoy the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) gets stopped during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Fans enjoy the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped by Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) hands off to Florida running back London Montgomery (24) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) hands off to Florida running back London Montgomery (24) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Javion Toombs (37) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Javion Toombs (37) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Onis Konanbanny (3) during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) takes a spill during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida tight end Luke Harpring (15) gets stopped by Florida strong safety DJ Coleman (33) during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Players autograph items bright by fans after second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Players autograph items bright by fans after second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Fans wait to have their items autographed after the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall poses with fans after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Player autograph items after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Player autograph items after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Fans wait for player after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Fans get autographs after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Fans wait for player after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football flips South Carolina CB Aamaury Fountain after Orange and Blue game
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Players autograph items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Players autograph items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall poses with fans after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida cornerback Onis Konanbanny (3) intercepts a pass during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Vincent Brown Jr. (36) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back London Montgomery (24) rushes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back London Montgomery (24) rushes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Will Griffin (11) sets up during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida gets ready rush out before the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) and Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) celebrate during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) and Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) celebrate during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Fans enjoy the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) gets stopped during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Fans enjoy the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped by Florida cornerback J'Vari Flowers (6) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) hands off to Florida running back London Montgomery (24) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) hands off to Florida running back London Montgomery (24) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Breaking down Florida football's top performances from the Orange and Blue game
Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Javion Toombs (37) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Javion Toombs (37) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Onis Konanbanny (3) during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Byron Louis (27) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) takes a spill during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Still no clarity on Florida football QB competition following spring game
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida tight end Luke Harpring (15) gets stopped by Florida strong safety DJ Coleman (33) during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!
Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]
Florida football QB Aaron Philo regroups after early mistakes
Philo's two interceptions came when safety DJ Coleman jumped an inside route in the second quarter and safety Cam Dooley corralled a tipped pass that was thrown behind sophomore receiver Vernell Brown III.
"Things are gonna go bad in games," Philo said. "Everything's not going to go the way that you want it to go. So you have to be resilient. You have to be able to bounce back when things go bad and I think it's a great trait of a quarterback.”
Philo regrouped by finding Brown open for a 30-yard TD pass on a sideline pattern. Then, Philo closed the half with a 23-yard TD to Mays for his final completion of the game.
Going into the summer, Philo said he needs to do a better job not forcing throws.
"That’s something I need to be better about, and just checking the ball down when it's not there," Philo said.
Florida offensive coordinator Buster Faulker said the goal for the offense going into the spring game was to play fast and not show too much. He thought both Jones and Philo operated the offensive effectively.
"Both came in and did a good job," Faulkner said. "It's a body of work, everything we've done the last 15 days. Today was just a small sample size of what I think both of them can be."
Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun’s Florida beat writer. Contact him at kbrockway@gannett.com. Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida football QB competition remains undecided following spring game
Q&A
Who are the Florida football quarterbacks competing for the starting position?
The quarterbacks competing for the starting position are redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo.
What did Florida football coach Jon Sumrall say about the QB competition after the spring game?
Jon Sumrall indicated that there was still no clarity on the starting quarterback position and that discussions would continue after 15 practices.
When did the Florida Gators' Orange and Blue spring game take place?
The Orange and Blue spring game took place on Saturday, April 11.
What is the next step for the Florida football quarterbacks after the spring game?
The next step involves a transparent conversation with coach Jon Sumrall to evaluate their performances and discuss the potential starting lineup.
