![Florida Gators defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) takes the field for the start of the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. [ TIMES FILE ]](https://www.tampabay.com/resizer//iFKixE2f-mOy_F0D8278CcqMxzE=/426x0/smart/filters:format(webP)/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-wordpress-client-uploads/tbt/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/08175134/ot_407485_leiv_05_cfb_fsu11.jpg "Florida Gators defensive lineman Cece Jefferson (96) takes the field for the start of the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. [ TIMES FILE ]")
GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators will again be without defensive lineman Cece Jefferson.
The 6-foot-1, 252-pound senior remains suspended for academic reasons, UF announced before tonight's SEC opener against Kentucky.
The other six players suspended last week — including receiver Kadarius Toney and Clearwater native Adarius Lemons — will be back.
Starting linebacker David Reese remains out with an injury, as does reserve safety Shawn Davis.
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