Sumrall singles out Missouri’s quarterback and offensive line ahead of Florida visit
Florida coach Jon Sumrall praised Austin Simmons’s ability and rated Missouri’s offensive line the best his team has faced.
Florida coach Jon Sumrall has pointed to Missouri’s quarterback and offensive line as key challenges ahead of the Gators’ scheduled visit to Columbia on 3 October.
Sumrall praised quarterback Austin Simmons’s intelligence, arm strength and athleticism, saying he respected the player’s potential. Simmons previously committed to Florida before reclassifying and later joining Ole Miss, according to the supplied report.
Sumrall also called Missouri’s offensive line the best Florida had faced. The source report says the Tigers have allowed 11 quarterback pressures through four games, the fewest in the SEC, and have the country’s best pass-blocking grade according to Pro Football Focus.
Florida is reported as undefeated and ranked No. 8 after a 52–28 win over Ole Miss. Missouri is 3–1 following a 31–24 loss to Mississippi State, in which Simmons helped the Tigers recover from a 14-point deficit and take a fourth-quarter lead.
The matchup is scheduled for Saturday, 3 October, at Missouri’s Memorial Stadium. The assessments of Simmons and the offensive line were Sumrall’s, made during a weekly press conference in Gainesville.
