Gators get good news on Demps, Brantley injury fronts

Today, Meyer gave two thumbs up to the progress Demps has made in recovering from the injury from just a week ago.

"Good news on Demps," UF coach Urban Meyer said Wednesday. "He's feeling a lot better than he did last week.

"Obviously, we need his big-play shot. I say he is probable against Mississippi State. He did some practice Wednesday and then, he practiced Thursday."

The positive injury news wasn't limited to Demps, either. Starting quarterback John Brantley has been hampered by sore ribs and a sprained thumb, injuries that limited him during practice last week, but Meyer said the junior "feels good, much better than a week ago, and he's practicing at full speed."