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Urban Meyer was driving home Sunday night when he decided to pull out his phone and check in on one of his players.

Urban Meyer is unsure whether Kyle Jackson, pictured, or Major Wright will start at strong safety.

That person was senior safety Kyle Jackson, who was benched early in Florida's 59-20 win over Tennessee.



Jackson, who has played in 39 games with 15 starts at Florida, may begin losing playing time to freshman Major Wright after some shaky play this season. Meyer said he called Jackson on Sunday to offer his support.

"I love Kyle Jackson. I love his family," Meyer said. "He's a valuable leader on this team. There's a role for Kyle Jackson. He's going to fight to the next day."

Jackson was pulled Saturday shortly after missing a tackle on Vols receiver Lucas Taylor that allowed Tennessee to convert a third-and-12 in the first quarter. Wright came on and finished with six tackles, tied for third highest on the team.

Meyer said he has not decided whether Wright or Jackson will start at strong safety for Saturday's game.

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