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Florida football came into the season opener against Florida Atlantic relatively healthy. While Saturday night's result was ideal, the Gators are now dealing with a few injury concerns to follow heading into Week 2.
Wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. suffered an unconfirmed injury during the game, while defensive backs J'Vari Flowers and Bryce Thornton also appeared to be shaken up at different points. Thornton seemed to injure his wrist after a big hit in the first half. Their statuses moving forward remain unclear. Head coach Jon Sumrall is expected to provide additional information after further evaluation.
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The Gators were also without a number of key players before kickoff. Wide receiver Davian Groce, offensive lineman Eagan Boyer, defensive lineman Stive-Bentley Keumajio-Yondju, safety Eric Parks and running back Kelvin Jimenez were not dressed for the opener, according to reports from Gainesville. Before Saturday's matchup, Jimenez was listed as out.
The extent of Singleton's injury will be the most significant storyline as the Gators turn their attention to Campbell.
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall runs onto the field before a game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall walks on the field before a game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators safety DJ Coleman (33) intercepts a pass over Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Kelby Valsin (2) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) breaks a tackle from Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back JK Johnson (23) and Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back Damon Allen (0) for a touchdown during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) scores a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs with the ball breaking a tackle from Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back Damon Allen (0) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) runs with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) scores a touchdown running past Florida Atlantic Owls cornerback Chris Tooley III (8) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson (6) makes a catch over Florida Atlantic Owls linebacker Leon Hart Jr. (6) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls linebacker Leon Hart Jr. (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson (6) after a catch during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators kicker Patrick Durkin (91) lines up a kick against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) rushes with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) rushes with the ball for a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators offensive lineman Harrison Moore (52) gestures after a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) scores a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) runs with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls edge Jay Crable (12) tackles Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Branden Hoch (0) makes a catch over Florida Gators star Kanye Clark (20) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators cornerback Cormani McClain (25) looks at Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Dominique Henry (9) before the snap during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators kicker Patrick Durkin (91) kicks off against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) jumps for an errant hike against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) makes a catch over Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back Ahlston Ware (24) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A drone show during halftime during a game between the Florida Gators and Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall runs onto the field before a game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Jon Sumrall's first four games at Florida
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall runs onto the field before a game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Jon Sumrall talks about Florida's first-half performance vs FAU
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall walks on the field before a game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators safety DJ Coleman (33) intercepts a pass over Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Kelby Valsin (2) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Aaron Philo details winning debut as Florida's starting QB
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) breaks a tackle from Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back JK Johnson (23) and Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back Damon Allen (0) for a touchdown during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) scores a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs with the ball breaking a tackle from Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back Damon Allen (0) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) runs with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Florida cracks US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 after Week 1 win over FAU
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) scores a touchdown running past Florida Atlantic Owls cornerback Chris Tooley III (8) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson (6) makes a catch over Florida Atlantic Owls linebacker Leon Hart Jr. (6) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls linebacker Leon Hart Jr. (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson (6) after a catch during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators kicker Patrick Durkin (91) lines up a kick against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Florida soars into ESPN's power rankings after dominant season opener
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) rushes with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) rushes with the ball for a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Florida’s Harrison Moore knows the Georgia rivalry from both sides
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators offensive lineman Harrison Moore (52) gestures after a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) scores a touchdown against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) runs with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls edge Jay Crable (12) tackles Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Kanye Clark calls first game in the Swamp 'a surreal moment'
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Branden Hoch (0) makes a catch over Florida Gators star Kanye Clark (20) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
(Matt Pendleton, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators cornerback Cormani McClain (25) looks at Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Dominique Henry (9) before the snap during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Florida adds player to Week 3 availability report ahead of Auburn game
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators kicker Patrick Durkin (91) kicks off against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Jadan Baugh's stellar effort earns him offensive player of the game
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs with the ball against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) jumps for an errant hike against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) makes a catch over Florida Atlantic Owls defensive back Ahlston Ware (24) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's season-opening win vs FAU Owls
Sep 5, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A drone show during halftime during a game between the Florida Gators and Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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