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- Kahleil Jackson is listed behind Dallas Wilson at wide receiver after missing nearly two seasons, and Jon Sumrall expects him to have a role after he completed fall camp without missing a practice. - Florida's settled offensive line is Bryce Lovett, Knijeah Harris, Harrison Moore, TJ Shanahan Jr. and Emeka Ugorji from left to right, with Lovett and Ugorji winning the two tackle competitions. - Lacota Dippre will start at Y tight end, Amir Jackson and Luke Harpring share the H role, freshman Heze Kent is the backup Y after a strong camp, and Evan Chieca had resumed practice without being cleared for the opener. - Florida plans to rotate Kamran James, LJ McCray and Emmanuel Oyebadejo at defensive end, while Brendan Bett and Jeramiah McCloud start inside with Joseph Mbatchou backing up Bett. - Bryce Thornton and DJ Coleman start at safety, Kanye Clark won the STAR role, and Cormani McClain and J'Vari Flowers are both expected to play heavily at the second cornerback spot opposite Ben Hanks III.

- Florida plans to rotate four trusted cornerbacks against Florida Atlantic's high-tempo, top-ranked passing offense so the secondary can stay fresh, communicate quickly and match a deep receiver rotation. - Kofi Asare made one of the defense's largest camp improvements in strength, assignment comfort and full-speed execution, giving Florida a trusted JACK rotation option for a matchup in which FAU averages more than 90 plays. - Joseph Mbatchou is expected to anchor Florida's interior as a powerful A-gap and B-gap run defender, although his pass-rush recognition remains a developmental area after injuries limited his spring work. - Brad White's defense will blend three- and four-down fronts to place LJ McCray and Mbatchou in favorable alignments while using shifting looks to create one-on-one rushes and protection confusion. - Kanye Clark had a strong camp at STAR and Alfonzo Allen made a major step as a safety-STAR hybrid, supporting White's plan to rotate versatile defensive backs without a major drop-off.

- Aaron Philo will start Florida's opener at quarterback, with Tramell Jones Jr. remaining prepared as the backup. - Florida was still finalizing its offensive-line starters as camp ended, leaving the front's exact Week 1 combination unresolved. - Cormani McClain has shown promising camp flashes but the staff wants greater consistency before expanding his role. - Florida coaches identified Heze Kent as the roster's best ball-skills player, marking him as a potential matchup piece in the passing game. - ESPN's preseason projection has Florida reaching a bowl game in Jon Sumrall's first season.

- Alabama lost defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman to a season-ending ACL injury; defensive back Jorden Edmonds is targeted for a midseason return, while EJ Crowell and receiver Noah Rogers are expected back sooner. Arkansas lost tight end Maddox Lassiter, defensive lineman J'Lynn Allen and punter Connor Smith for 2026, but RB1 Sutton Smith should be ready for the opener. - Auburn linebacker J.J. Faulk is out for the year, with tight end Jonathan Edwards, tackle Tai Buster and corner Devin Williams still uncertain. Florida reported no major camp loss; Georgia remains without Amaris Williams and likely Dante Dowdell, while center Drew Bobo should play. Kentucky running back Tovani Mizell is out, with Jovante Barnes and receiver Nic Anderson questionable. - LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt and linebacker Whit Weeks are full-go, though edge Gabe Reliford remains out. Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy will miss the opener but is practicing; Gavin Hoffman should be ready and Donta Simpson is cleared. Oklahoma center Jake Maikkula is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks. - Ole Miss reported no major preseason injury. South Carolina lost receivers Jaden Sellers and Jayden Gibson for the season, with tackle Jacarrius Peak expected out roughly two weeks and Dylan Stewart unavailable opening weekend. Tennessee lost Edrees Farooq, Jaedon Harmon and Jadas Richard, with several more questionable plus Arion Carter suspended one game. - Texas is evaluating left tackle Trevor Goosby's knee, though no tear was initially indicated. Texas A&M lost Chace Sims and Tiger Riden for the season and receiver Jerome Myles left the team. Vanderbilt had no major new camp injury, while Mississippi State's principal questions are receiver Ayden Williams and limited defensive linemen D.J. Reed and Kalvin Dinkins.

- The second Florida football intrasquad scrimmage of fall camp on August 22 answered some questions along the offensive line. - Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall had concerns about the offensive line following spring camp. - Several offensive linemen transformed their bodies during the offseason, becoming stronger and leaner.

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