Florida · SECVernell Brown III remains questionable for Florida
Florida’s second-leading receiver missed the Missouri loss, while Dijon Johnson and London Montgomery are probable for the Oct. 10 game against South Carolina.
OCT 9, 2026
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Florida scored at Missouri
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01 · The NewsBrown Still Questionable
After missing Florida’s 45-17 loss at Missouri on Oct. 3, wide receiver Vernell Brown III remains questionable for the Gators’ game against South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 10, while running back London Montgomery and cornerback Dijon Johnson have been upgraded to probable.
Brown did not fully practice Wednesday. Jon Sumrall said on the SEC teleconference that the receiver would get additional work Thursday and Friday.
“(Brown) looks a lot better. He did not fully participate in practice today. He did run a little bit more yesterday, so we're cycling. He ran yesterday; today is more of a recovery day and the back end of this week, we'll give him a little bit of a run Thursday and Friday. ... He seems really optimistic,” Sumrall said.
Johnson could strengthen a secondary that had him for only three snaps against Missouri. He was limited in practice last week and is carrying an ankle injury. Montgomery’s injury has not been identified.
South Carolina expects four players to miss the game: Jalewis Solomon, Jayden Sellers, Kobby Sakyi-Prah and Josiah Thompson. Carter Miller, Quay’sheed Scott, Julian Walker and Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy are doubtful, while Mazeo Bennett Jr. is questionable.
Florida is 4-1; South Carolina is 2-3 and has lost three straight. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. ET. For Florida, the immediate question is whether Brown can do enough late-week work to return to the passing attack.
02 · The StakesThe Stakes
Brown is Florida’s second-leading receiver, with 17 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns. The Gators scored 17 points at Missouri after putting up 52 against Ole Miss. Florida needs enough healthy targets to recover from that loss before road games at Texas on Oct. 17 and Georgia on Oct. 31.
“(Brown) looks a lot better. He did not fully participate in practice today.”
Jon Sumrall03 · The Watch ListWhat We're Watching
Can Brown return to the passing attack?
The tell is whether he can do enough late-week work after not fully participating in Wednesday’s practice.
How much can Johnson strengthen the secondary?
The tell is whether he moves beyond the three snaps he played against Missouri after being limited in practice last week.