Head coach Joker Phillips said after Thursday’s practice that offensive guard Stuart Hines, who is battling an ankle sprain, will not make the trip to Florida. Junior offensive guard Billy Joe Murphy will slide inside to play guard.

“It hurts you a little bit, but those other guys are slowly becoming part of that heart and soul (that Murphy had), especially for the guys that have been around,” Phillips said. “I’m not worried about those guys.”

The good news on the injury front is fullback Moncell Allen, who was previously listed as doubtful earlier in the week, will make the trip to Florida and could be available to play

“We worked Moncell a little bit today,” Phillips said. “He’s close enough that two days might help him.”

Wide receiver Chris Matthews has been sporting a cast this week because of a sprained thumb. Phillips said the cast is precautionary and said Matthews will have it removed for the game Saturday.

Linebacker Danny Trevathan will play with a cast on his broken left hand.

“He should be fine,” Phillips said. “He’s played with it most of his career.”