Florida Gators

CAREER:

A true sophomore who saw action in 13 games for the University of Florida, starting four games… He was 41-of-74 passing for 455 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions… Ran for three touchdowns, as well… Transferred at the conclusion of the 2012 season… Transferred to N.C. State in January of 2013.

2012:

Played in five games for the Gators at quarterback… Started the season-opener against Bowling Green and on Senior Day against Jacksonville State… Finished 14-of-22 for 154 yards with no interceptions or turnovers versus Jacksonville State… Completed 3-of-5 passes in the first game of the season… Also played against Kentucky, South Carolina, and Louisiana… Came in during the third quarter of the Louisiana game due to an injury to Jeff Driskel… With UF trailing by seven and less than three minutes remaining, Brissett was a perfect 3-for-3 on the final drive for 48 yards, capped by a 3-yard touchdown pass to Quinton Dunbar… Finished the game with 64 yards on 6-for-8 passing… Rushed for a touchdown versus Kentucky.

2011:

Started two games for Florida, taking on No. 1 LSU in Baton Rouge in his first career start, and then at No. 24 Auburn in back-to-back weeks… Became the first true freshman quarterback at Florida to take his first career snap as the starter… Joined Wayne Peace (1980), Donald Douglas (1989), Jesse Palmer (1997) and Chris Leak (2003) as true freshman quarterbacks who have started for Florida in school history… Made eight game appearances on the year… Completed 18-of-39 passes in 7 games for 206 yards, owning a 86.93 efficiency rating as a true freshman quarterback for the Gators… Totaled two rushing touchdowns in his freshman campaign… Played against LSU, Auburn, Georgia, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Furman and FSU… Put points on the board when he threw a six-yard touchdown reception to Quinton Dunbar against FSU for the sole Florida touchdown of the game… Tallied the Gators’ lone touchdown against the Gamecocks off a two-yard run, marking his second touchdown of the season… Threw his first career touchdown pass for 65 yards to Andre Debose vs. LSU… Totaled a personal-best 94 yards in the air against No. 1 LSU.

PRIOR TO FLORIDA:

A four-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com… The No. 75 overall prospect in the nation and the No. 3 quarterback… Participated in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl… Led Dwyer to a 12-2 record and the state 4A semifinals in 2010… Named to the 2010 All-Area Team by the Palm Beach Post… Chose Florida over many schools, including Miami, Washington, Wisconsin, Alabama, Florida State, LSU and Notre Dame… Coached by Jack Daniels.

BRISSETT’S CARRER HIGHS

Rushes: 5 (Florida State, 2011)

Rush Yds: 12 (Auburn, 2011)

Rush TDs: 1 (3x, last Kentucky, 2012)

Long Rush: 11 (Auburn, 2011)

Pass Attempts: 22 (Jacksonville State, 2012)

Pass Completions: 14 (Jacksonville State, 2012)

Passing Yards: 154 (Jacksonville State, 2012)

Passing TDS: 1 (3x, last Louisiana, 2012)

Long Pass: 65 (LSU, 2011)

Interceptions: 2 (LSU, 2011)

CAREER PASSING STATISTICS

CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS

What they’re saying…

(After the Jacksonville State win): “I felt like I played all right, managed the game well. We came out with the win, that’s all that matters to me.” (11/18/12)
Jacoby Brissett, UF quarterback

“He’s got good vision of the field. He’s got good pocket awareness and understands coverages and sees the things he that he needs to see.” (11/14/12)
Brent Pease, UF offensive coordinator

"What I've seen over a year and a half that we've been here together is a guy has prepared himself well, is very talented. He's going to have the opportunities to make good choices and decisions on the field, which he'll do. I've got a lot of confidence in him. I don't think it's just any one day that you say this gives you confidence. I think it's over a period of time that builds confidence with him." (11/13/12)
Will Muschamp, UF Head Coach

(On his performance against Louisiana): “Credit to Jacoby getting in there and making the throws. Making the huge throw down to Jordan in the middle there. I have all the confidence in him. I think he did a fantastic job.” (11/11/12)
Will Muschamp, UF Head Coach

(On his performance against Louisiana): "That's what you dream about, no matter who it's against. I had to make sure when I got my chance that I didn't make a fool of myself. I came out and did what I had to do." (11/11/12)
Jacoby Brissett, UF quarterback

(On his performance against Louisiana): "It's difficult to come in during the middle of a series for a quarterback. I think he did a fantastic job." (11/11/12)
Will Muschamp, UF Head Coach

"I want a statue. That's what's pushing me." (8/13/12)
Jacoby Brissett, UF quarterback

“He’s a calm guy. He’s slowly building confidence with us all and is taking the lead as a young quarterback.” (11/8/11)

Kyle Koehne, UF offensive tackle

“These young guys are maturing faster than usual because of these tough times. You learn from these times. Just like Jacoby [Brissett], [Jeff Driskel is] growing up and maturing each week. [...] They’re going to have a good battle come springtime.” (11/7/11)

John Brantley, former UF quarterback
 

“I think they both (Jeff Driskel and Jacoby Brissett) have natural leadership ability because of their presence. They are both competitive, very well-liked on the team, and very well-respected on the team for freshmen, which is hard. It’s hard at that age to have the command and the respect and the presence, and I think both of those guys have that. They have the “it” factor, in my opinion. They have a lot of the intangibles that you look for at that position. They’re certainly guys that I’m very pleased with, and I think the future is bright as far as those two young men are concerned.” (10/18/11)

Will Muschamp, UF Head Coach

“I have to give him props. He played really really well. He’s a really good runner and a really good athlete. He did really well. I’m really proud of him. The team has his back and he’s just going to get better every week.” (10/8/11)

Trey Burton, UF running back, LSU post-game

"I see a lot of good things out of Jacoby. He's got a real strong arm and he's really athletic as well. I think he could be a really good player." (10/5/11)

Jordan Reed, UF tight end

“(He is) just being more comfortable and being more sure of himself and learning the plays and getting in a rhythm and setting his feet, making progressions, making throws and just being out there practicing. (He is) just a poised quarterback. He makes great decisions in practice. He's making tremendous strides, and he's a good quarterback." (10/5/11)

Frankie Hammond, Jr., UF wide receiver

“They’re both (Jeff Driskell and Jacoby Brissett) working and getting better. I see a lot of potential in both of them. They each have mobility. They’re getting better. Both of them have mobility, nice arms and can throw the ball deep – both of them are going to be good players.” (8/19/11)

Deonte Thompson, former UF wide receiver

“They're (the backup quarterbacks) doing real good. Jacoby has picked up on the offense real quick. Just like the receivers and the running backs and the offensive line, everyone is getting better every day.” (8/12/11)

John Brantley, former UF quarterback

“Jacoby is very bright. We’re very pleased with where he is. He has a certain command about him. He’s very well-respected by his teammates. He’s an outstanding athlete, but he can really throw the football.” (8/8/11)

Will Muschamp, UF Head Coach