Sophomore wide receiver Eugene Wilson III has been ruled out for the Florida Gators against the Bulldogs, while freshman wide receiver Tank Hawkins is questionable, per the SEC's availability report released Wednesday night.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida will be without leading receiver Eugene Wilson III against Mississippi State on Saturday. The Gators (1-2, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) ruled Wilson out on Wednesday night, leaving coach Billy Napier scrambling for a replacement three games into the season.

Florida’s top receiver Eugene Wilson III and defensive lineman Joey Slackman underwent knee surgery. Their return timelines are unknown.