Report: Former Wisconsin quarterback to return to starting lineup vs. Texas A&M

Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to return to the starting lineup for Florida‘s Week 2 game against Texas A&M on Saturday, according to a report from 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

This update follows what has been a back-and-forth saga at quarterback for the Gators.

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Mertz began the season as the starter after excelling in the role with the Gators in 2023. But he was quickly forced out of Florida’s Week 1 loss to Miami with a concussion, which gave way to five-star true freshman D.J. Lagway. Lagway went on to start Week 2 against Samford with Mertz sidelined. He impressed, to say the least, with 456 yards and three touchdowns.

Many around the sport thought that Lagway’s performance would give him the full-time starting job. That viewpoint was bolstered by head coach Billy Napier’s current need for long-term hope, as the Gators have not done much winning with him at the helm and Mertz under center. In other words, Lagway’s emergence could end up saving Napier’s job.

But Napier said earlier this week that Mertz would start against the Aggies, with Lagway also seeing time. That snap breakdown was supported by Zenitz’s report on Friday.

Graham Mertz is set to start at QB for Florida vs. Texas A&M tomorrow, sources tell @247Sports/@CBSSports.

Five-star freshman QB DJ Lagway, who threw for 456 yards and three TDs last week vs. Samford while starting in place of an injured Mertz, is expected to see time as well.… pic.twitter.com/hryzQV8Waz

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) September 13, 2024

This still appears to be a fluid situation, where terrific play from the true freshman should only result in more snaps. For Badger fans interested in Mertz’s career after transferring after the 2022 season, it will be…

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Author : Badgers Wire

Publish date : 2024-09-14 11:22:24

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