Florida Finally Has A Starting Quarterback

Florida's Jeff Driskel Named Starting QB Vs. Texas A&M

The Florida Gators have made a decision at quarterback for their game against Texas A&M. Head Coach Will Muschamp has named Jeff Driskel the team's starting quarterback for Saturday.

Muschamp hopes that by naming Driskel the starter, it will allow him to relax during the game.

Muschamp on Driskel: "It will be Jeff's game to play. I told him I don't want you looking over your shouder, but you've got to play well."

— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) September 3, 2012

Driskel had been battling Jacoby Brissett for the starting job. In Saturday's game against Bowling Green, Driskel was 10-for-16 for 114 yards and a touchdown. Brissett was 3-for-5 for 31 yards.

Driskel played in five games last season as a freshman. He attempted 34 passes that season for the Gators.

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Florida Has A Plan, Technically

Florida QB Battle Could Stretch Into Season

It's been a back-and-forth battle for the Florida Gators' starting quarterback job all offseason between Jeff Driskel and Jacoby Brissett. With the first game just a little over a week away, head coach Will Muschamp might finally be nearing a decision.

"At this time, we'll see what happens," Muschamp said. "I'm not ready to comment on that. I think we have a press conference Monday of game week. We'll see Monday. I don't know. I'll make a decision. I'm sitting on some things right now. We still have some time now."

But this could be a week-to-week decision. Muschamp will likely continue to evaluate his two quarterbacks in the team's first game on Sept. 1 against Bowling Green.

Driskel attempted 34 passes for the Gators last season and Brissett attempted 39.

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Jeff Driskel's Family Should Run Florida's Injury News Distribution

Jeff Driskel Injury: Florida QB 'Will Practice Wednesday,' Says Will Muschamp

After a highly confusing round of reports that alleged potential Florida Gators starting quarterback Jeff Driskel was either decapitated or just going to the restroom, UF has issued its own comments on the matter. Highly visible code words include "internet reports" and "reports speculated," and the release points out Will Muschamp's schedule is now clogged with "dealing with the media" despite no such with-dealing having been scheduled.

From Florida:

The UF communications office received calls inquiring about the reports and released a statement in the afternoon saying Muschamp would address any injuries at his next media availability.

"Jeff was at practice today and will be taking reps at practice Wednesday," the statement said.

Whether he'll be taking a full load of reps isn't made clear. I think we can surmise that Driskel's shoulder was indeed injured, but that it wasn't all that serious. We can also conclude this will affect his battle with Jacoby Brissett for the starting job, if we like.

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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:

Driskel sustained a "significant" shoulder injury in practice this morning, according to a source close to the UF football team. The injury is to his left, non-throwing shoulder.

Apparently Driskel took a hard “thud” and is now sidelined for an indefinite period of time.

But then there's this report from FOX Sports, which aligns with the camp saying Driskel should be okay soon.

RT @bobredmanfsnext: FWIW the injury to Driskel happened Sunday and he played through it. Has been out since regardless of reports you h ...

— Alligator Army (@AlligatorArmy) August 14, 2012

Still, with the race as tight as it has been (and Brissett being the favorite all along, according to many), even the slightest setback could tip the scales. Scales, like an alligator.

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Jeff Driskel Suffers Shoulder Injury Of Some Sort, According To Reports

Potential Florida starting quarterback Jeff Driskel was reportedly injured Tuesday at practice.

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Florida Football: Jacoby Brissett, Jeff Driskel, 'Dead On' In Race To Start

The Florida Gators quarterback situation is closing up. Sophomores Jacoby Brissett and Jeff Driskel are both in heated competition to take the starting position left vacant by former quarterback John Brantley. In the team's scrimmage on Saturday, Florida head coach Will Muschamp says that both quarterbacks completed close to 65 percent of their passes.

Gators coach Will Muschamp says both QBs (Driskel & Brissett) completed 63-65% of their passes and are "dead on" statistically so far.

— Jason Lieser (@PBPjasonlieser) August 13, 2012

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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Florida Spring Football: Jacoby Brissett, Jeff Driskel, Tyler Murphy Still Competing

Quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett, Jeff Driskel and Tyler Murphy are all in the race to start for the Gators as spring practice winds down.

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