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Aug. 31, 2017 / 12:11 PM

Florida Gators: Redshirt frosh Feleipe Franks wins QB job

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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.

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"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.

Correction: Feleipe Franks will become the first redshirt freshman to start a season opener at QB for the #Gators since Kyle Morris in 1988. pic.twitter.com/Zbyefl9Fql
- Gators Football (@GatorsFB) August 31, 2017

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