Tramell Jones Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Gators

Jadan Baugh runs wild in the Swamp as Florida opens the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over FAU

Jadan Baugh ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns, and Florida opened the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over Florida Atlantic

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tramell Jones Jr. Staying Ready After Falling Short in Gators' QB Battle Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. will begin the season as the team's backup.

AUGUST 27 • SI.COM

Why Florida football still has faith in Tramell Jones Jr. after QB decision Tramell Jones Jr. lost the Florida football quarterback battle but showed why the Gators still believe in him.

AUGUST 26 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Sumrall Names Aaron Philo as Gators' Starting Quarterback vs. FAU Aaron Philo battled Tramell Jones Jr. to be Florida's starting quarterback.

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Florida names Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo starting quarterback for season opener

Florida will start quarterback Aaron Philo in the team’s season opener against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Loses out to Philo Jones lost Florida's quarterback battle to Aaron Philo, per Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun.

Impact Aaron Philo will open the season as the Gators' starting quarterback as they face off with Florida Atlantic in Week 1. Entering fall camp, Jones trailed in the quarterback battle, and it remained the same throughout camp. Philo brings experience from Georgia Tech, after spending the previous two seasons with the Yellow Jackets in the ACC. Jones will begin his second consecutive season serving as the team's backup option.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Where Florida's Philo-Jones Jr. QB Battle Stands After Gators' First Scrimmage Florida quarterbacks Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo are competing to be the team's starter. Here's what head coach Jon Sumrall said about...

AUGUST 17 • SI.COM

Buster Faulkner Confident in Both Aaron Philo, Tramell Jones Jr.: 'You Can Win with Both' Florida's quarterback battle between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. does not have a timeline, per Faulkner and head coach Jon Sumrall.

AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Impact Jones is in a quarterback battle with Aaron Philo, but it seems the former will open the season as the backup. Philo is more familiar with the terminology the Gators will use on offense in 2026, and that could lead to Jones being the No. 2 to open the campaign. Jones appeared in two games for Florida in 2025, completing 60 percent of his throws for 191 yards and two touchdowns.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

No Timeline to Name Starting QB, Per Gators HC Jon Sumrall Florida quarterbacks Aaron Philo (12) and Tramell Jones Jr. (9) are the two main contenders to be the Gators' starting quarterback.

JULY 22 • SI.COM

How Gators OC Buster Faulkner's Historical Data Provides Optimism Around Uncertain QB Battle Florida quarterbacks Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. have been battling to be the team's starter.

JULY 18 • SI.COM

Remains in quarterback battle Jones remains in a quarterback battle against Aaron Philo, Zach Goodall of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jones and Philo's competition has been fairly even this spring, so it looks like Florida will need more time to select a primary option at quarterback. Even though the Gators' coaching staff brought in someone familiar with Philo, Jones has shown promise by not yielding an inch.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for starting job Jones will compete against Aaron Philo for Florida's starting job during the spring, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.

Impact By re-enrolling at Florida, Jones may be rewarded for his decision by becoming a primary quarterback for an SEC team. It is worth noting that his choice comes amid a coaching haul, which includes offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner from Georgia Tech. Philo followed the OC and presents Jones a legitimate challenge with his multiple years of experience.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Florida lands Georgia Tech QB Aaron Philo and Auburn gets South Florida QB Byrum Brown

Florida and Auburn have new quarterbacks to pair with new head coaches

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Off injury report Jones is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Tennessee.

Impact Jones, who was listed as questionable on Wednesday's availability report, is now off the report and will be available Saturday. The true freshman is set to back up DJ Lagway versus the Volunteers.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Question mark vs. Tennessee Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Week 13 against Tennessee.

Impact Jones has played in just two games this season - the opener against LIU and Week 11 against Kentucky, when he filled in for the struggling DJ Lagway. Lagway is still the starter, but if Florida needs a backup and Jones isn't available come Saturday, it might need to turn to Harrison Bailey.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida sticking with struggling QB DJ Lagway against No. 6 Ole Miss

Florida is sticking with struggling quarterback DJ Lagway for Saturday’s game at No. 6 Mississippi

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Relief duty in loss to Kentucky Jones was 9-for-17 passing for 60 yards during Saturday's 38-7 defeat to Kentucky.

Impact After starter DJ Lagway threw three interceptions in the first half, the Gators turned things over to Jones for the second half. Jones didn't have much success with just 60 yards passing, but he did keep the ball out of harms way as he did not turn the ball over.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida turnovers spark Kentucky victory

Kentucky took advantage of four Florida turnovers and Cutter Boley threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns as the Wildcats handled the Gators 38-7

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Rumors about Florida QB DJ Lagway opting out mid-season are 'comical' and 'a total myth'

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway wore a walking boot earlier this week, but coach Billy Napier says his foot injury was “no issue at all.”

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida QB DJ Lagway wants to get the 'taste out of my mouth' after playing 'horrible football'

Florida coach Billy Napier is sticking with quarterback DJ Lagway after his five-interception performance at No. 3 LSU

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida football's Billy Napier on why he didn't replace QB DJ Lagway after five interceptions vs LSU Florida football coach Billy Napier chose not to replace DJ Lagway with Tramell Jones Jr. at QB against LSU. Here's why.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

South Florida vs. Florida FREE LIVE STREAM (9/6/25): Watch college football, Week 2 online | Time, TV channel The South Florida Bulls face the No. 13 Florida Gators, led by quarterback Tramell Jones Jr., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Ben Hill Griffin...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • NJ.COM

Freshman Tramell Jones Jr. wins Gators' confidence, seizes backup QB role UF true freshman quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. has impressed teammates, coaches and anyone who watched the Gators’ season-opening win agains...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

No. 13 Florida hosts South Florida in Week 2

The No. 13 Florida Gators square off against the South Florida Bulls

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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