Florida heads into its Week 2 matchup with Campbell carrying a short injury list, but the Gators will still be without two players and monitoring three more before kickoff.
After opening the Jon Sumrall era with a win over Florida Atlantic, Florida is trying to keep the momentum rolling and move to 2-0 for the first time since 2021. Sumrall got a strong first result, but the message around the program is clear: one good night doesn’t mean much unless it turns into a weekly habit. Campbell may not bring the same spotlight, but Florida still has to handle business before SEC play begins next week.
The latest injury report shows five Gators listed. Wide receiver Davian Groce is still out after missing the season opener because of a back strain, though Florida wants him back as soon as possible. Running back Kelvin Jiminez is also out with an undisclosed injury and is expected to miss the entire season.
Three more players are questionable. Wide receiver Eric Singleton is dealing with an ankle injury after playing only a few snaps against Florida Atlantic.
Running back Evan Pryor is in the same boat, listed questionable with a hip injury after also appearing briefly in the opener. Tight end Evan Chieca is questionable as well because of a lower-body issue.
Campbell, meanwhile, has no players listed on its injury report.
If Florida needs a steadying force again, it may be Jadan Baugh. The star running back was electric in Week 1, piling up 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
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