Feleipe Franks was carted off the field after suffering a bad ankle injury during the third quarter of Saturday’s game at Kentucky.
Florida had a 4th-and-1 at the Kentucky 38 late in the third. Franks faked a hand off and tried to run for the first down, but he encountered a wall of defenders and was pushed backwards. Franks’ left leg appeared to be planted as he was pushed backwards.
Dang. If you missed the Feleipe Franks injury, this doesn’t look good. pic.twitter.com/JihmwmttIM
— Connor O'Gara (@cjogara) September 15, 2019
The entire Florida Gators team came onto the field to wish Franks well as he was placed on the cart and taken away.
The entire team goes out to Feleipe Franks before he’s carter off the field. pic.twitter.com/xYQIvHj1TF
— Nick de la Torre (@NickdelaTorreGC) September 15, 2019
ESPN’s announcers said immediately that Franks had dislocated his ankle. The junior quarterback held a towel over his face and could be seen crying as he was being carted away.
Scary moment for @GatorsFB QB #FelipeFranks as he got bent over backwards. Left on cart. Said to be possible dislocated ankle. pic.twitter.com/9HCJjno6Uq
— Steven Miller (@ByStevenMiller) September 15, 2019
Redshirt junior Kyle Trask was set to replace the injured Franks at quarterback.
