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QB controversy? Florida fans already want to see more of Anthony Richardson

SDS Staff

By SDS Staff

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In his fourth year at Florida, Emory Jones is finally the starting quarterback after waiting the past three seasons behind Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask.

Jones was a highly sought-after recruit and has impressed in off-the-bench appearances, but his first start has many Gator fans calling for the backup quarterback, Anthony Richardson.

On Saturday, against FAU, it was Richardson’s turn to be the off-the-bench quarterback.

Jones is 10-of-16 passing for 76 yards, a touchdown and an interception, along with 7 carries for 52 yards. Richardson has not thrown a pass in the game, rushing 3 times for 28 yards. Jones’ interception came in the red zone when he returned on a drive that Richardson had led down the field. On the next possession, Jones tried a QB sneak from too far out, resulting in a turnover on downs.

Here’s what fans are saying about the backup from Gainesville on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/JakePhilly10/status/1434313930529193985

https://twitter.com/BucGoat/status/1434313333776191492

https://twitter.com/DrewSherlock93/status/1434318297294688258

The Gators lead FAU 14-0 at the half. It will be interesting to see how each QB fares in the second half.

SDS Staff

Saturday Down South reports and comments on the news around the Southeastern Conference as well as larger college football topics.

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