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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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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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Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors
1 year, 7 months ago

Top SEC QBs prepping for NFL draft, teams seeking successors

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Southeastern Conference teams must replace a Heisman Trophy-winner, a two-time national champion and several potential first-round draft picks at quarterback. There are a handful of established returning quarterbacks, like LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Mississippi State’s Will Rogers, Arkansas’s KJ Jefferson and South Carolina’s Spencer Rattler. Spencer Sanders …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28
2 years, 2 months ago

Michigan State outlasts Wisconsin in double overtime 34-28

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Quarterback Payton Thorne threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jayden Reed in the second overtime Saturday to lift Michigan State to a 34-28 victory over Wisconsin. The game-winning throw was set up after Michigan State’s Jacoby Windmon stripped the ball …

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

Badgers QB Mertz remains upbeat after offseason speculation

Associated Press  

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 …

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College football: QB Bryce Young leads No. 1 Alabama to rout of No. 14 Miami
3 years, 3 months ago

College football: QB Bryce Young leads No. 1 Alabama to rout of No. 14 Miami

LA Times  

Alabama sophomore quarterback Bryce Young, a former Santa Ana Mater Dei standout, passed for four touchdowns in the No. 6 Texas A&M 41, Kent State 10 Leon O’Neal Jr. had two interceptions, returning the second one 85 yards for a touchdown, and Devon Achane added two scores to Texas A&M beat Kent State in College Station, Texas. Anthony Brown scored …

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Badgers aim to regain consistency that was missing last year
3 years, 4 months ago

Badgers aim to regain consistency that was missing last year

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst discussed the key to quarterback Graham Mertz’s development by utilizing a theme that came up time and time again during a news conference on the state of the Badgers’ program. “You know, I’ll end up saying that about every guy the whole time, but it’s the truth.” Consistency has pretty much defined Wisconsin’s …

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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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No. 16 Wisconsin’s Coan undergoes surgery, out indefinitely
4 years, 2 months ago

No. 16 Wisconsin’s Coan undergoes surgery, out indefinitely

Associated Press  

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan is out indefinitely after having surgery on his right foot. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said Monday it was a non-contact injury that occurred as the senior from Sayville, New York, was dropping back. Coan’s surgery means that redshirt freshman Grahaam Mertz is the most likely candidate to open the season as the 16th-ranked …

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