GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Dan Mullen's hand may have been forced in regards to the quarterback question.

Sources tell Gators Territory that Kyle Trask was carted off the field after suffering a non-contact injury during Wednesday's practice.

Trask and starting quarterback Feleipe Franks were in what appeared to be a battle for the starting role against South Carolina this weekend after Trask replaced Franks in last weekend's loss to Missouri.

The extent of the injury is still unknown.

**Wednesday night UPDATE**

Trask's father took to his facebook page to discuss his son's injury.

“Gator Nation, I am sad to say that Kyle was injured today in practice while doing a trick play where he hands off to the running back and then goes out for a pass. The throw to Kyle was low and when he planted his foot to catch the pass he felt a pop.

“Unfortunately, he fractured his foot and will be out for the season. Just a freak injury. The good news is that it will be minor surgery and he will be 100% for spring ball in 2019. Thank you for all the well wishes and support for Kyle, we appreciate you very much! Continue to pray for Kyle's recovery.”

Stay with Gators Territory as we follow this breaking development.