Florida Still Without Starting Quarterback for 2026 Season

A compressed fall-camp window will force coaches to pick a starter based on practice reps and limited game tape.

Overview

DJ Lagway transferred to Baylor, leaving an open starting job that Florida has not filled for the coming season.
Aaron Philo is viewed as the presumptive favorite after transferring from Georgia Tech where he backed up Haynes King and threw for 938 career yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Tramell Jones remains a viable internal option after serving as Lagway’s primary backup in 2025 and completing 131 yards and two touchdowns in limited game action.
Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner’s arrival reunites him with Philo and could shape the competition by favoring familiar scheme fit and coaching rapport.
Coach Jon Sumrall said the room lacks a Heisman-level talent but that both candidates have enough arm and running ability to win, and the staff will settle the race during the short fall-camp evaluation period.