Florida Football: 3 takeaways from ugly Cotton Bowl loss to Oklahoma

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Dec 30, 2020; Arlington, TX, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass against the Oklahoma Sooners in the third quarter at ATT Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The quarterback battle next season will be fun

Say goodbye to Kyle Trask after one of the most disappointing performances of his career which pretty much ended all hope he had for a Heisman Trophy.

Trask finished his last game as a Gator with 158 yards and three first-quarter interceptions with no touchdowns on 16-of-28 completions. He looked horrible and not having his top targets, led by Kyle Pitts and Kadarius Toney, definitely attributed to those struggles.

But Florida fans got a glimpse into the future on Wednesday night with extended snaps for Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson.

Jones, the sophomore backup, is a former top-100 recruit and he’s been used primarily as a runner throughout his career with the Gators. He led the team in rushing in the Cotton Bowl with 60 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries and was so-so through the air with 86 yards on 8-of-16 completions.

Richardson, a former top-250 recruit and dual-threat freshman, completed his only pass attempt for a 27-yard touchdown. He also had three carries for 42 yards. It’s clear he’s explosive.

Whoever starts next year should help expand the playbook and make opposing defenses respect the run more. Florida has two impressive options and life after Trask won’t be so scary.

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