GRAHAM MERTZ NEWS

Florida to start QB DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz (concussion) ailing Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to miss the game against Samford on Saturday due to a concussion and freshman DJ Lagway has bee...

SEPTEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussion

Florida expects to be without quarterback Graham Mertz against lower-division Samford on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice Thursday Mertz missed Florida's practice on Thursday, and although he's progressing in the concussion protocol, DJ Lagway is in line to start Saturday, Nick Marcinko of GatorCountry.com rep...

Impact Mertz was concussed during Florida's blowout loss against rival Miami. He exited the game in the third quarter after throwing for 91 yards and an interception while completing 11-of-20 passes. He's reportedly making progress within the concussion protocol, but all signs currently point to true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway getting the start Saturday as the Gators try to bounce back.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Florida could be without QB Graham Mertz, opening the door for freshman DJ Lagway against Samford

Florida could be without quarterback Graham Mertz against lower-division Samford

SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How former Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz performed in Florida's Week 1 loss to Miami Former Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz injured in Florida Week 1 loss to Miami

SEPTEMBER 1 • USATODAY.COM

UF QB Graham Mertz suffers setback, concussion while outclassed by Miami's Cam Ward Graham Mertz’s season-opener ended in concussion protocol and true freshman DJ Lagway finishing off a 41-17 drubbing by No. 19 Miami. Lagway...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Florida Fans Rip QB Graham Mertz For Tarnishing Tim Tebow's Legacy in Blowout Many members of the Gator faithful do not believe Mertz is worthy of Tebow’s No.

AUGUST 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Diagnosed with concussion Mertz was diagnosed with a concussion, Griffin McVeigh of On3.com reports.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Mertz did not play again during Florida's 41-17 loss Saturday against Miami, the correct decision considering his injury diagnosis. He completed 11 of 20 passes for 91 yards and one interception. Including all that disappointment, Mertz will "go through the process" of concussion protocol, which he must finish in under a week to play Florida's next game.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury versus Miami Mertz headed into the locker due to an undisclosed injury suffered during Florida's game versus Miami on Saturday, Adam Silverstein of OnlyGators.com reports.

Impact Mertz exited the game in the third quarter after completing 11 of 20 pass attempts for 91 yards and an interception. While the exact nature of the injury is currently unknown, Mertz could be held out for the remainder of the game even if healthy as Florida is losing by multiple scores.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

UF QB Graham Mertz counting the days until Gators' opener with Miami Graham Mertz’s inconsistency at Wisconsin did not dissuade Billy Napier, and Mertz responded with an SEC-leading 72.9% completion rate and a...

AUGUST 14 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Graham Mertz bringing 'great energy' to Florida fall camp Entering his second year as a starter in the SEC, Florida quarterback Graham Mertz has entered fall camp with a good rhythm.

AUGUST 6 • USATODAY.COM

Graham Mertz takes a dip in 247Sports' SEC quarterback rankings Graham Mertz’s return to Florida was a big decision, but experts view him as a borderline top-10 quarterback in the SEC heading into the fal...

JULY 19 • USATODAY.COM

How Bucs' Liam Coen helped Florida Gators land Graham Mertz. Sort of The Bucs’ offensive coordinator had an indirect role in Mertz transferring to Florida.

JULY 19 • TAMPABAY.COM

PFF: Gators have top-10 QB room ahead of 2024 season Florida's signal-caller group received notable praise Thursday from Pro Football Focus

MAY 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

ESPN's Cole Cubelic Backs Florida Gators Quarterback Graham Mertz Cole Cubelic, ESPN’s lead SEC Network reporter, thinks people are sleeping on Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz.

MAY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Graham Mertz goes in-depth on Florida spring camp performance The veteran quarterback met with the media after Florida's spring game

APRIL 15 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chimere Dike details chemistry with Graham Mertz, decision to join Gators Dike joined the Gators after four seasons at Wisconsin

APRIL 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

'On a Mission': Graham Mertz Returns to Florida With Unfinished Business With Graham Mertz returning to Florida in 2024, the Gators boast one of the most efficient veteran quarterbacks in the country. He will also...

MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

'On a Mission': Graham Mertz Returns to Florida With Unfinished Business With Graham Mertz returning to Florida in 2024, the Gators boast one of the most efficient veteran quarterbacks in the country. He will also...

MARCH 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Billy Napier: Graham Mertz 'Will Definitely Be Ready' for Florida Spring Camp Florida anticipates quarterback Graham Mertz’s return to the gridiron for its 2024 spring training camp after a shoulder injury ended his 20...

FEBRUARY 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What Does QB Graham Mertz's Return to Florida in 2024 Mean for the Gators? Graham Mertz’s return to the University of Florida provides the Gators continuity and leadership in a crucial year three for Billy Napier.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Florida's Graham Mertz stays in school, gives the Gators QB consistency heading into 2024

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is coming back for his final year of college eligibility and giving coach Billy Napier some offensive consistency going into the 2024 season

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida QB Graham Mertz Returning for 2024 Season Gators redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz will return to Florida for a second season in 2024, he announced.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Florida QB Graham Mertz Returning for 2024 Season Gators redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz will return to Florida for a second season in 2024, he announced.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Gators' quarterback Graham Mertz returns for 2024 season Graham Mertz set a single-season school record with an SEC-leading 72.9% completion rate while throwing 20 touchdowns and just 3 interceptio...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM