Florida Gators dealt another major blow after loss to South Florida that will impact their chances moving forward
Brutal news for the Gators’ defense.
It wasn’t just a major loss for the Florida Gators on the scoreboard against the South Florida Bulls; they also had a serious injury that could keep them from reaching their full potential.
Edge rusher LJ McCray injured his foot and will undergo surgery to fix it, according to 247 Sports. It’s a tough blow for the Gators, who were set to have a dynamic rotation at edge rusher.
Gators EDGE LJ McCray to have surgery
Hall also mentions that the timeline for McCray’s return is unknown, as is what the specific injury is. Head coach Billy Napier gave some clarification on McCray, stating that he broke his foot.
This is a tough one for the Gators. McCray will now miss multiple weeks after missing the majority of fall camp. During the game, McCray got in on just four snaps, which is a brutal way for things to go for him.
McCray was a five-star recruit in the 2024 recruiting class who was expected to take a step forward this year. He played a little bit during his first season, getting on the field for 181 snaps. In those, he got seven pressures on the quarterback with one sack.
The Gators still have Tyreak Sapp and George Gumbs Jr. on the edge, but their depth will be hindered until he potentially returns this season.
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