Vernell Brown III remains questionable for Florida

What Happened

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.

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