Florida came out of Week 1 looking sharp, but the Gators also walked away with a concern that could shape the next few days: the ankle injury to wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr.
Singleton left Florida’s 66-21 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday, and Jon Sumrall later said the receiver was “highly questionable” for the Week 2 game against Campbell. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that Singleton is now considered “doubtful” for Saturday.
Florida offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner didn’t hide how much the injury hit him. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, he made it clear he felt the loss immediately.
Buster Faulkner on Eric Singleton Jr.'s injury:
"There's probably not anybody as sick as I was in the stadium when he went down … He's had a great camp. Unbelievable spring. So hate it for him, hate it for us." @alligatorSports pic.twitter.com/PBkb6XTE2G
- Max Bernstein (@maxbernstein23) September 8, 2026
Faulkner’s reaction carries extra weight because he knows Singleton well. He coached at Georgia Tech, where Singleton started his college career, and the receiver produced big numbers there under Faulkner’s watch.
In 2023, Singleton was named a Freshman All-American by the FWAA after leading the Yellow Jackets with 48 catches for 714 yards and 6 touchdowns. He followed that with 754 receiving yards and 3 scores for Georgia Tech the next season.
That background helped make Singleton one of Florida’s most notable transfer additions, and he was expected to play a major role in the passing game this fall. Florida’s offense looked strong in its opener, but the next stretch is where the stakes begin to rise.
Campbell now serves as the tune-up before Florida heads on the road to open SEC play at Auburn. And because Singleton played his junior season at Auburn, his status will be one of the biggest storylines to watch this week.
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