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Florida benches QB Franks, names Del Rio starter vs Vandy

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No. 21 Florida is turning to a familiar face to fix an all-too-familiar problem.

Luke Del Rio will get another chance as the team's starting quarterback when the Gators (2-1, 2-0 Southeastern Conference) host Vanderbilt (3-1, 0-1) on Saturday.

Coach Jim McElwain made the switch Monday, giving Del Rio the nod after he benched redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks for the second time in three games.

"It's not to say Feleipe won't start again," said McElwain, whose offense ranks 113th in the nation and next-to-last in the SEC. "It's one of those deals where he continues to get better.