Apr 7, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) throws a pass during the orange and blue debut at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Photo Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
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.
