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Florida at No. 7 Texas: Philo questionable, Clark out in Gators availability report

Florida (4-2) visits No. 7 Texas Saturday at noon ET on ABC with QB Aaron Philo questionable.

By gatorstandard · · 1 min read
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo vs Florida Atlantic at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Aaron Philo during Florida's game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5, 2026. Photo: floridagators.com / UAA Communications (Victoria Riccobono)

Florida (4-2) heads to Austin to face No. 7 Texas (4-1) on Saturday at noon ET on ABC, and the Gators' availability report has several key names in question.

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo vs Campbell at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Aaron Philo during Florida's game against Campbell on Sept. 12, 2026. Photo: floridagators.com / UAA Communications (Hannah White)

Availability report (Confirmed)

  • QB Aaron Philo: questionable (shoulder, from the South Carolina game)
  • WR Vernell Brown III: questionable (knee)
  • WR Bailey Stockton: questionable (no reason listed)
  • RB Duke Clark: out (ankle)

Source: 247Sports.

What it means (Reported)

If Philo can't go, Tramell Jones Jr. starts at quarterback, per ESPN, which also reports Brown III has a shot to play. The AP has more on Philo's shoulder injury.

We'll update this story as Jon Sumrall's team releases further availability information.

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