Redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks has been named No. 17 Florida’s starting quarterback for Saturday’s season opener against No. 11 Michigan.
Franks beat out incumbent starter Luke Del Rio and Notre Dame transfer Malik Zaire.
“He deserves it,” coach Jim McElwain told reporters. “In that big stage (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas), the guy’s got a big arm, too. He’ll be ready to go.”
Franks threw for 2,766 yards and 35 touchdowns during his senior season at Wakulla High School in Crawfordville, Fla.