Austin Appleby will start at quarterback for the Florida Gators this week against South Carolina, coach Jim McElwain said during Wednesday's SEC teleconference.
The grad transfer from Purdue will get at least the first few snaps with Luke Del Rio out with an injured shoulder.
McElwain said true freshman Feleipe Franks has been getting more reps and would be the backup. UF hasn't ruled out burning his redshirt, if the team needs a spark.
"We're not afraid at any point of him playing," McElwain said.
Another true freshman, Kyle Trask, is UF's third option at quarterback.