GAINESVILLE — . will begin at quarterback for the Gators, a supply confirmed, after the sophomore took over after the third collection and a final weekend in Atlanta.
Jones changed Aaron Philo, d after he returned from a one-game absence with a shoulder harm suffered throughout an Oct. 10 residence loss to South Carolina.
Jones stepped in and led the Gators to a 27-24 upset at then-No. 7 Texas earlier than Florida’s bye week. The previous Jacksonville Mandrain standout rallied Florida from a 17-3 deficit at then-No. 7 Texas whereas making pivotal performs together with his arm and legs.
Regardless of Jones’ efficiency, coaches opted for Philo, who led Florida to a 4-0 begin and No. 8 rating because the SEC’s third-rated passer. However the junior who transferred from Georgia Tech struggled throughout subsequent loss at Missouri and in opposition to South Carolina.
He accomplished 42-of-62 passes (68%) for 424 yards, averaging 6.8 yards per try, with two touchdowns and one interception whereas taking six sacks within the losses. He then threw two interceptions on the primary three collection in opposition to Georgia earlier than coach Jon Sumrall switched to Jones.
Jones is 40-of-70 passing for 332, two touchdowns and no interceptions the previous two video games and has 59 dashing yards and a landing. He did take 4 sacks in opposition to Georgia.
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