Eric Singleton Jr. Will Be Game-Time Decision Saturday
The Florida wide receiver is listed as questionable for the team's upcoming SEC game against Auburn.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Football
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Florida senior wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. remains questionable for the game against Auburn on Saturday, September 20, 2026. The receiver has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the season opener against Florida Atlantic.
Why it matters
The status of the senior receiver is crucial for Florida as they prepare for the SEC opener. Singleton's availability remains a key factor in the team's offensive strategy against his former squad.
Singleton recorded the 2nd most receiving yards for Auburn during the 2025 season. He has registered no official game statistics for Florida so far in 2026.
The players
Eric Singleton Jr.
He is a senior wide receiver for Florida who previously played for Auburn in 2025.
The details
Singleton missed the Week 2 matchup against Campbell due to the ankle injury sustained in the opener. He is now officially designated as a game-time decision for the Saturday contest following his progression through the week.
Timeline
Singleton played for Auburn during the 2025 season.
The receiver missed the Week 2 game in 2026.
The final availability report was released on September 19, 2026.
Florida plays Auburn on September 20, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The availability of impact transfers like Singleton is essential for Florida as they look to build momentum in the 2026 SEC football conference opener. Securing a win in this matchup is vital for establishing conference standing early in the season.
Singleton's absence from the lineup requires Florida to lean on remaining receivers to fill the production gap against the Auburn defense. His participation will be confirmed shortly before the Saturday kickoff.
The takeaway
Managing player health during early-season conference games is a recurring challenge for coaching staffs attempting to optimize rosters. Teams often rely on late-week medical assessments to determine if injured starters can safely return to the field.
Further reading
For more updates on the Gators roster, visit the Football section.
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