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Dan Mullen reveals Florida’s plans for Emory Jones, Anthony Richardson moving forward

By Scott Rogust

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) run onto the field with teammates during the second game of the season against the USF Bulls at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa Fla. Sept. 11, 2021.Flgai 09112021 Ufvs Usf Action20
Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) run onto the field with teammates during the second game of the season against the USF Bulls at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa Fla. Sept. 11, 2021.Flgai 09112021 Ufvs Usf Action20 /
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Florida head coach Dan Mullen revealed that you can expect to see both Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson on a game-by-game basis.

The Florida Gators dispatched of another team from the Sunshine State on Saturday afternoon. Facing off against the South Florida Bulls, the Gators easily defeated them by the score of 42-20. In the game, however, the Gators utilized both Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson at quarterback. That is leaving many wondering what the situation will look like heading into a huge matchup against No. 1 Alabama next weekend.

After the win on Saturday, Florida head coach Dan Mullen revealed that Jones will still be the starting quarterback for the Gators, but mentioned that they will continue to use Richardson every game.

Dan Mullen reveals Florida will continue to use two quarterbacks in games

Throughout the game, the quarterback position was a bit of a revolving door for the Gators, as Mullen used both throughout the game. But from looking at it from a statistical standpoint, Richardson was more explosive.

Richardson threw just three passes on the game, all of which were completions, for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, he ran for 115 yards on four carries, including an 80-yard touchdown run at the conclusion of the game. In fact, Richardson is the first Florida player to record 100 yards passing and rushing in a game since Tim Tebow did so back in 2009, per ESPN Stats and Info.

Jones completed 14-of-22 of his passes for 151 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, while rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.

This strategy by Mullen may have worked through the first two weeks of the season, but it will face its first true test next week against Alabama and legendary head coach Nick Saban. It will be a storyline to follow leading up to and during the big SEC matchup.

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