Florida coach Jim McElwain talks about LSU game, updates Gators' injury status

Hurricane Matthew is barreling toward the U.S. coast, threatening to disrupt Saturday’s Florida-LSU game in Gainesville.

Florida coach Jim McElwain spoke with media members about the status of the game, which may be moved to a different time.

No matter what happens, though, McElwain said he and the team know what’s important:

"Our concerns are obviously are with the people who are gonna be affected by whatever comes our way." – McElwain on Florida-LSU game time

— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 5, 2016

If the game is moved to Saturday night, McElwain said the Gators will be ready:

"We'll figure it out when that happens." — Gators coach Jim McElwain on final decision on LSU game coming down at 1 p.m. tomorrow

— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) October 5, 2016

McElwain also spoke about a few Gators who are dealing with injuries, including DT Caleb Brantley:

Caleb Brantley's hand will be wrapped up, but expected to go

— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 5, 2016

McElwain also gave an update on OT David Sharpe and DL Bryan Cox:

McElwain said OT David Sharpe (shoulder) took most of the reps today. Caleb Brantley (hand) probably good to go. Cox is fine.

— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) October 5, 2016

At the quarterback position, McElwain declined to name a starter:

Mac says QB Luke Del Rio split reps this week with Austin Appleby. Both will be prepared to play, nothing definitive. #Gators

— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 5, 2016

At the moment, Saturday’s game against LSU is scheduled for noon Eastern time. A final decision will be made at 1 p.m. Thursday.