Florida quarterback Graham Mertz said the experience gained last year will make a difference in the 2024 season for the Gators. Stepping Up UF coach Billy Napier said when he recruited Mertz from Wisconsin in early 2023, his goal was for Mertz to play cleaner and tighter football. That’s exactly what …
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Gators QB Mertz Returns For ‘Unfinished Business’
Florida quarterback Graham Mertz joined Steve Russell on Sport Scene Tuesday to discuss Gators football and talk spring practice. Unfinished Business For the first time since 2020, the Gators will welcome back a returning quarterback in Mertz who will enter his sixth and final year of eligibility. There is a …
Read More »Mertz, Umanmielen: Mixed News for Gators Football
With the end of the Gators’ season coming after the loss to Florida State, the offseason has arrived a bit sooner than Florida fans would have hoped. The transfer portal has gotten off to a hot start this season, with stars like Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord entering the portal. …
Read More »Graham Mertz Returning to Florida for 2024 Season
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz announced Thursday he’ll be returning to Florida for one more year. In a social media post yesterday, Mertz made it official, marking his return for his last year of eligibility. Mertz played in all but one game this year for the Gators. The transfer quarterback …
Read More »Napier Talks FSU, Mertz and Recruiting
It’s going to be a back-up QB battle on Saturday when the Florida Gators face FSU for the annual head-to-head matchup. Both Graham Mertz and Jordan Travis will be out for the game. But, Head Coach Billy Napier talked about his confidence in the team and how the result might …
Read More »Florida Loses In Last Seconds At Missouri; Mertz injured
The Florida Gator football team gave it their all on Saturday evening against the No. 9 Missouri Tigers, but they were unable to pull off the upset on the road. Florida (5-6, 3-5 SEC) came up just short against the Missouri Tigers in a 33-31 loss at Faurot Field. It …
Read More »Graham Mertz Looks Ahead To His First Florida-Georgia Faceoff
It is officially Georgia hate week in Gainesville as the Gators prepare for their 101st matchup in the historic rivalry against the Bulldogs. The teams will travel to Jacksonville for the annual meeting, with Georgia having won the previous two contests. Coming in as multiple touchdown underdogs, the 5-2 Gators …
Read More »Graham Mertz delivering for Gators
Florida’s football team appears to be picking up some steam with three consecutive wins. Coming off of a 22-7 win over Charlotte at home Saturday, the Gators (3-1, 1-0 SEC) are ranked No. 22 in the nation and look to climb higher with a tough schedule ahead. Quarterback Graham Mertz …
Read More »Quarterback Graham Mertz Learns About Florida’s Rivalry Games
When quarterback Graham Mertz first arrived at the University of Florida he received a little history lesson on the Gator rivals. Mertz, a Wisconsin transfer, made sure he took notes and paid close attention to how special these rivalries are to Gator Nation. He filled his notebook with the history …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida Football In Need Of No. 2 Receiver
The Back Nine comes at you after a glorious weekend that reminds us why we live in Dreamville. In July, there will be none of these reminders, I must say. 10. OK, here is my take on the spring game – it was a great Saturday. It doesn’t mean Florida …
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