Quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Jeff Driskel remained in the battle to start for the Gators, and not even the start of the season could quell their sparring.
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Florida’s Jeff Driskel Named Starting QB Vs. Texas A&M
Muschamp hopes that by naming Driskel the starter, it will allow him to relax during the game.
Driskel played in five games last season as a freshman. He attempted 34 passes that season for the Gators.
Read Article >Florida Has A Plan, Technically
Jeff Driskel’s Family Should Run Florida’s Injury News Distribution
The Jeff Driskel shoulder injury: the most unbelievable time-consumer of the week. After a wide, wide range of reports alleging the Florida quarterback was somewhere between the moon and New York City, both of which would put him well outside of Gainesville and thus raise questions about his commitment, his mother set everything straight via an internet report*. Followed by his father, also via an internet report*:
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Read Article >Jeff Driskel Shoulder Injury ‘Significant,’ Could End Quarterback Duel
How hard was potential Florida Gators starting quarterback Jeff Driskel injured during Tuesday practices? The world waits to learn, but reports are getting more definitive that it’s looking bad for Jacoby Brissett’s primary competition. From veteran reporter Robbie Andreu:
But then there’s this report from FOX Sports, which aligns with the camp saying Driskel should be okay soon.
Read Article >Florida Football: Jacoby Brissett, Jeff Driskel, ‘Dead On’ In Race To Start
Both quarterbacks were used in relief of Brantley last season. Driskel was used mainly in the first half of the season, throwing for 148 yards on 16-for-34 on passing attempts and two interceptions with no touchdowns. Brissett on the other hand threw for 206 yards on 18-for-39 on passing attempts with two touchdowns and four interceptions.
Brissett was used more towards the end of the 2011 season, so his experience in SEC play could give him an edge over Driskel.
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