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Florida Names Treon Harris Starting QB, but Battle with Will Grier Will Continue

As we get closer to game time around the SEC, more quarterback decisions are being made and more clarity on previously out-of-focus battles is gained.

Next up on the schedule: Florida.

First-year head coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday night that sophomore dual-threat Treon Harris will start the season opener versus New Mexico State on Saturday, according to Chris Harry of GatorZone.com:

Treon Harris will start at QB for #Gators vs New Mexico St, says Jim McElwain.

— Chris Harry (@GatorsChris) September 2, 2015

Harris beat out redshirt freshman pro-style quarterback Will Grier for the role, but Grier will likely play as well, according to Nick de la Torre of GatorCountry.