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Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter

New York Times  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s quarterback of the future and its quarterback of the past faced opposite directions Saturday as the quarterback of the present tried to steal one of the most miraculous victories in program history. And if the Gators can’t win at least one of them — and beat rival Florida State in the finale — Napier’s job still …

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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 …

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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

Associated Press  

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. …

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Texas A&M-Florida game resumes after a 45-minute lightning delay
3 months, 1 week ago

Texas A&M-Florida game resumes after a 45-minute lightning delay

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Texas A&M-Florida game was halted Saturday for a 45-minutes lightning delay. Texas A&M scored on its first two possessions despite playing without starting quarterback Conner Weigman. Freshman Marcel Reed made his first career start and completed 8 of 10 passes for 94 …

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Daniels’ record-breaking day leads No. 18 LSU to 52-35 win over Florida
1 year, 1 month ago

Daniels’ record-breaking day leads No. 18 LSU to 52-35 win over Florida

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “If didn’t win tonight he has got to be the leading candidate,” LSU head coach Brian Kelly said. “I try to be as patient as I can in the pocket and let plays open up, but when I see a lane open up, I’m going to …

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Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna
1 year, 2 months ago

Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “This,” Napier said, “is why you come to Florida.” Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns, the last a 21-yard strike to Pearsall with 47 seconds left, as the Gators rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

Associated Press  

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 …

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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 …

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