Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023
2 years ago

Former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz to play for Florida in 2023

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is transferring to Florida, giving the Gators an experienced starter at a depleted position. A three-year starter at Wisconsin, Mertz left the program after the Badgers hired former Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell to head its program. The Gators signed four-star quarterback prospect Jaden Rashada on Wednesday as a potential starter in 2023 and could mine the transfer portal for more help at the all-important position, where Florida lost Richardson, Kitna, Emory Jones and Carlos Del Rio-Wilson in a nine-month span. Mertz threw five touchdown passes to help Wisconsin beat Illinois 45-7 in his first career start, setting a school single-game record for completion percentage and tying the school single-game record for TD tosses.

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Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it’s losing games in 2024
1 month ago

Florida State is losing recruits at nearly the same pace that it’s losing games in 2024

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Coach Mike Norvell spent years slowly rebuilding at Florida State and then suddenly turned the Seminoles into a championship contender last season. Pierre Louis made the move after watching the Gators upset LSU on Saturday — nearly a week after Norvell fired three …

Florida turns to freshman DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz out for the season
2 months, 1 week ago

Florida turns to freshman DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz out for the season

New York Times  

Billy Napier’s Florida future likely rests on true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway. The five-star talent is the Gators’ new full-time starter after veteran incumbent Graham Mertz tore his ACL in Saturday’s loss at Tennessee, Napier announced Monday. Napier and his staff handpicked Mertz from the portal among two dozen other potential options after the 2022 season because of the Wisconsin …

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28
3 months ago

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — With Florida head coach Billy Napier’s job security grabbing the bulk of the attention on Saturday afternoon, the Gators rose to the occasion against Mississippi State. Graham Mertz passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Florida over Mississippi State 45-28 on Saturday. …

Ex-Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz lands at Maryland as a senior offensive assistant
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz lands at Maryland as a senior offensive assistant

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Former Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has joined the Maryland football staff, a spokesman for the Terrapins said Friday. Ferentz, the son of Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, is a senior offensive assistant and does not count as one of the 10 on-field coaches. Brian Ferentz, …

Former Alabama football players thank retired coach Nick Saban for helping them reach NFL combine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Alabama football players thank retired coach Nick Saban for helping them reach NFL combine

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! INDIANAPOLIS — Some Alabama players saw the signs of Nick Saban’s impending departure from college football long before his January retirement announcement. Still, the Crimson Tide players attending this week’s NFL annual scouting combine shared one sentiment: Without Saban’s mentorship, they might not be here — …

Ex-Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announces he is transferring to Ohio State
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announces he is transferring to Ohio State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announced his intention to transfer to Ohio State on Thursday night, giving the Buckeyes a replacement for Kyle McCord after his own decision to transfer to Syracuse. But with Kansas State expected to turn over its offense …

Florida State receiver Johnny Wilson returns to practice and could play against rival Miami
1 year, 1 month ago

Florida State receiver Johnny Wilson returns to practice and could play against rival Miami

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State standout receiver Johnny Wilson returned to practice Tuesday, giving the fourth-ranked Seminoles more hope that he will be able to play against rival Miami. The Seminoles, who already clinched a spot in the league title game next month, also played without …

Florida Atlantic’s Tom Herman visits Texas roots as he nears his return to college coaching
1 year, 4 months ago

Florida Atlantic’s Tom Herman visits Texas roots as he nears his return to college coaching

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ARLINGTON, Texas — Florida Atlantic’s Tom Herman opened the summer of his return to college coaching in Texas, maybe a couple of football fields from where he led the Longhorns in the Big 12 championship game almost five years ago. “You’ll probably read it in a …

Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida

Associated Press  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Graham Mertz jogged into the Swamp with the first-team offense Thursday night, wearing the No. “Really enjoyed the spring.” It’s not clear whether he could honestly say the same about the spring game, a 10-7 effort that included countless bad snaps and even drew a veiled shot from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Twitter. Both Mertz …

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?
1 year, 10 months ago

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When The Athletic broke the news Dec. 21 that Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz intended to transfer to Florida, the reaction bordered on scathing. Just observing him and hearing other players talk about him, the work he’s done with our staff — not only strength and conditioning but also every part of training, nutrition and film study.” So …

Badgers announce Longo, Tressel have joined Fickell’s staff
1 year, 11 months ago

Badgers announce Longo, Tressel have joined Fickell’s staff

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — After spending the last two seasons as defensive coordinator on Luke Fickell’s Cincinnati staff, Mike Tressel is following him to Wisconsin. We are very fortunate to have both Phil and Mike on staff.” In Tressel’s first year as Cincinnati’s defensive coordinator, the Bearcats …

Wisconsin transfer QB Graham Mertz plans to commit to Florida: Sources
2 years ago

Wisconsin transfer QB Graham Mertz plans to commit to Florida: Sources

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Graham Mertz, a 32-game starter at Wisconsin, is bound for Florida, multiple sources with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Athletic, joining a quarterback competition that features fellow Big Ten transfer Jack Miller. Here’s what you need to know: Mertz had a 19-13 record as a starter at Wisconsin, where in 2019 he became the program’s …

Jim Leonhard says he won’t return to Wisconsin staff
2 years ago

Jim Leonhard says he won’t return to Wisconsin staff

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Jim Leonhard, who served as Wisconsin’s interim coach for the last seven games of the regular season, says he won’t be back with the Badgers next season. Leonhard tweeted Tuesday night that he would work as Wisconsin’s defensive coordinator for its Dec. 27 …

Florida QB Richardson leaves school early, enters NFL draft
2 years ago

Florida QB Richardson leaves school early, enters NFL draft

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, considered more of a long-term project than a slam-dunk prospect, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft. Richardson announced his decision with a lengthy social media post Monday, four days after backup quarterback Jalen Kitna was kicked off the team following his arrest on child pornography charges. Richardson’s departure leaves freshman …

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he’s entering transfer portal
2 years ago

Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz says he’s entering transfer portal

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Graham Mertz is entering the transfer portal after spending the last three seasons as Wisconsin’s starting quarterback. Mertz announced Sunday on social media he was entering the portal “in pursuit of my next opportunity.” His move comes one week after Wisconsin hired former …

Alex Golesh set to take over as South Florida coach
2 years ago

Alex Golesh set to take over as South Florida coach

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TAMPA, Fla. — South Florida hired Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh as its new head football coach on Sunday. “He also happens to be one of the most creative and successful offensive minds in college football.” South Florida fired Jeff Scott last month after he went …

AP source: USF hiring to Tennessee OC Golesh as head coach
2 years ago

AP source: USF hiring to Tennessee OC Golesh as head coach

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! South Florida is hiring Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh to be its head football coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday night. Golesh came to Tennessee with head coach Josh Heupel in 2021 after the two were at Central Florida …

How Graham Mertz’s transfer should be viewed and what’s next for Wisconsin at QB
2 years ago

How Graham Mertz’s transfer should be viewed and what’s next for Wisconsin at QB

New York Times  

MADISON, Wis. — On the October night quarterback Graham Mertz introduced himself to the college football world with a masterful performance in his starting debut against Illinois two years ago, anything seemed possible for Wisconsin football. At the same time, Mertz’s meteoric rise made people believe that he could be the one to guide Wisconsin to its first College Football …

Florida Atlantic hires Tom Herman as football coach
2 years ago

Florida Atlantic hires Tom Herman as football coach

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOCA RATON, Fla. — Former Texas and Houston head coach Tom Herman will take over at Florida Atlantic as it heads into its first season in the American Athletic Conference. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Tom Herman to Paradise,” FAU Director of Athletics Brian White …

Wisconsin’s Leonhard gets his shot under tough circumstances
2 years, 2 months ago

Wisconsin’s Leonhard gets his shot under tough circumstances

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jim Leonhard would have preferred much different circumstances, but the former Wisconsin safety and NFL veteran has been given the opportunity to lead his alma mater’s football program. “It’s a dream for myself coming out of that nightmare,” Leonhard said Sunday night at the news conference …

All eyes on Richardson as Kentucky, Florida begin SEC play
2 years, 3 months ago

All eyes on Richardson as Kentucky, Florida begin SEC play

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anthony Richardson dazzled a packed Swamp in Florida’s season opener, delivering more feel-good moments than anyone honestly could have expected. Just ask him, he’ll throw it a hundred yards.” Richardson threw for 168 yards, ran for 106 more and three scores, and, most …

Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation
2 years, 8 months ago

Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz says his confidence hasn’t wavered even during an offseason in which Oklahoma transfer Caleb Williams’ name got mentioned as his potential replacement. “It’s a coach’s job to find the best player,” Mertz said. “It’s just to get a …

Florida fires coach Dan Mullen, completing stunning fall
3 years, 1 month ago

Florida fires coach Dan Mullen, completing stunning fall

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Stricklin said he made the decision Sunday morning and offered Mullen the chance to coach the team’s final game, but he declined for fear of being a distraction. “I have some thoughts, but I’m going to keep those to myself.” Mullen finished 34-15 over four seasons …

Coan’s injury provides opportunity for Wisconsin QB Mertz
4 years, 2 months ago

Coan’s injury provides opportunity for Wisconsin QB Mertz

Associated Press  

From the moment he announced his college choice, Graham Mertz has received more attention than the typical Wisconsin quarterback. “Right now I’m very confident in my ability to win games,” Mertz said Thursday. I’m excited for it.” Mertz, a 6-foot-3 redshirt freshman, is competing with sophomore Chase Wolf and junior Danny Vanden Boom but appears on track to start Wisconsin’s …

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