Aaron Philo Takes Over as Gators QB | Florida Gators Football News

Florida Gators Football Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Aaron Philo has officially earned the starting quarterback role for Florida, calling it a lifelong dream he’s ready to honor with everything he’s got. Though he couldn’t share the news with his family right away—Coach Sumrall held it for media release—his parents were overjoyed when they found out. He credits Tramell Jones Jr. for pushing him daily, and the two have built a strong bond through film study and mutual growth. Philo’s relationship with OC Buster Faulkner has deepened as he better grasps the offensive scheme. Drawing from his baseball days, he embraces mistakes as part of the…