Florida will play two quarterbacks Saturday against Missouri.
Will Muschamp told reporters Monday that struggling junior Jeff Driskel will likely start, but freshman Treon Harris, fresh off his reinstatement after being accused of sexual assault, should also see playing time.
“They both will play this week,” Muschamp said per the Orlando Sentinel. “Right now, Jeff will probably start, but they’re both going to play.”
Driskel has started every game for the 3-2 Gators, but has already thrown eight interceptions, including a crucial one in the final minute of the Gators’ last-second loss to LSU over the weekend. Driskel’s interception, his second of the game, allowed LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye to hit a 50-yard field goal with three seconds left in the game.
Before the late game interception, Driskel actually played one of his better games of the season. He threw for 183 yards and a score while also running for 71 yards and another touchdown. He also led the Gators on what could have been a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter, but tight end Tevin Westbrook dropped the go-ahead TD pass on third-and-goal, forcing the Gators to tie things up with a field goal.
Harris was reinstated by both the university and the football program Friday night after his accuser withdrew her complaint. He did not play against the Tigers, but helped the Gators beat Tennessee on the road on Oct. 4.
Harris returned to practice Monday and Muschamp said the week off could impact his preparation for Missouri.
“He’s a freshman,” Muschamp said, per InsidetheGators.com. “It would mean more than a third or fourth year player certainly. We’ll see (Monday). This will be his first day back with us. We look forward to getting him back into form.”
Driskel learned of his coach’s decision Monday and said he’s willing to do whatever it takes if it helps the team.
“Treon and I are both going to work hard this week,” he said. “We’re going to work for each other. If it will help the team, I’m all for it.”
Florida and Missouri (4-2, 1-1) are jam-packed in the middle of a crowded SEC east division. The Tigers were dominated 34-0 at home by Georgia over the weekend.
Both teams will look to get on track in a game that kicks off at 7 p.m.
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