Florida is getting close to making a decision on a backup quarterback, offensive coordinator Kurt Roper said on Tuesday. Head coach Will Muschamp had previously said the team would put both Will Grier and Treon Harris in live contact for Monday and Tuesday's practice and make an evaluation after that.

"Obviously it's getting close to decision time, but it's a fluid thing because you never know what can happen," Roper said.

There was no clear leader for the job through eight open practices in fall camp, and many have wondered if the fact that Harris' running ability could add a dimension to the Florida offense even with a healthy Jeff Driskel could work in his favor. GatorBait.net asked Roper how that weighs against simply getting the best quarterback on the field in the event Driskel goes down with an injury.

"Well, I think the first thought process is if Jeff goes down, you've got to be prepared to go win that game when it happens," Roper said. "That's really where the decision starts and why it never stops and can always be fluid."