Aaron Philo embraces fresh start, competition for Florida’s QB1 spot

Aaron-Philo-Florida-Gators — Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws during the first day of Florida Spring football practice at Heavener Football Center in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

After spending the past two seasons backing up Georgia Tech starting quarterback Haynes King, Aaron Philo appeared poised to take over as QB1 for the Yellow Jackets in 2026. Then everything changed.

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