Debose, Brown and Orr out?

GAINESVILLE — WR Andre Debose ( knee), RB

Mack Brown ( ankle) and DT Leon Orr ( flu) likely will miss No. 6 Florida’s game against Louisiana- Lafayette Saturday due to injuries.

Debose has not returned to practice since hyperextending his knee during practice on Nov. 1, according to Gators coach Will Muschamp. The Sanford native has tallied 479 total yards returning punts and kicks this season.

Brown, who has 102 yards on 25 rushing attempts this year, injured his ankle in Florida’s win against Missouri. Brown’s carries have been limited this season due to the emergence of freshman Matt Jones in the backup running back role behind senior Mike Gillislee.

Orr was the victim of a flu bug that swept through the Gators locker room lastweek, briefly getting treatment at a hospital. Orr missed the Gators’ win against Missouri.

Junior S Matt Elam and other UF players were sick with the flu lastweek, but they all recovered.

■ In order to play for the SEC championship, Florida needs Auburn to upsetNo. 5 Georgia Saturday.

■ Elamwas named the Chuck Bednarik Award player of theweek after recording six tackles, two tackles for a loss and an interception in the Gators’ win against the Tigers.

Next game: vs. UL- Lafayette, 12: 21 p. m. Saturday,

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