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Florida lists Bryce Thornton out against Kentucky

Wide receiver Vernell Brown III, linebacker Jaden Robinson and tight end Evan Chieca also will not play Saturday.

Florida lists Bryce Thornton out against Kentucky
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Florida starting safety Bryce Thornton will not play against No. 13 Kentucky, one of four Gators ruled out on the initial availability report issued Wednesday night.

Wide receiver Vernell Brown III, linebacker Jaden Robinson and tight end Evan Chieca also are out. Brown will miss his sixth straight game with a knee injury, while Thornton is sidelined for the second time. Robinson has missed the last two games. Chieca was out last week.

Florida listed defensive lineman DK Kalu and JACK Kofi Asare as questionable. Under the designated participation statuses included with the report, questionable means a player’s availability is uncertain, with a 50% chance to play.

Kentucky ruled out wide receiver Nic Anderson, linebacker Antwan Smith and defensive backs Jaden Smith and Grant Grayton. Neither team listed a player as doubtful or probable on the initial report.

The Gators enter the matchup 5-4 overall and 3-4 in the SEC, while No. 13 Kentucky is 7-2 overall and 5-2 in conference play. The teams are scheduled to play Saturday at 6:15 p.m. on ESPN.

Why it matters

Florida will be without four players, including starting safety Bryce Thornton. Kentucky also has four players ruled out, including wide receiver Nic Anderson.

What to watch next

Three more availability reports are scheduled before Florida and Kentucky play Saturday at 6:15 p.m. on ESPN.

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