DJ Lagway injury update: Billy Napier reveals latest on Florida QB…
As Florida heads into a pivotal showdown with LSU, needing two wins to reach bowl eligibility still, all eyes are on the status of quarterback DJ Lagway. Lagway suffered a hamstring injury in a loss to Georgia and missed last week’s contest against Texas. But there are encouraging signs that he’s on the mend and could be available this weekend.
Injured Florida QB Graham Mertz ready to be mentor, motivator …
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Graham Mertz has a new role for the remainder of the season: Coach. Mertz’s college career ended when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a 23-17 overtime loss at then-No. 8 Tennessee on Saturday.
Florida coaches 'felt good about what we saw ... - Associated Press News
2 days ago · Lagway was able to get some work during individual drills in practice last week and even warmed up before a 49-17 loss to the Longhorns. The Gators (4-5, 2-4 Southeastern Conference) could use him Saturday against LSU (6-3, 3-2), which has won five in a row in the series. Florida needs to win two of its final three games to become bowl eligible.
Billy Napier Shares Positive Update on Florida QB Graham Mertz's …
Nov 20, 2023 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Gators starting quarterback Graham Mertz received a positive update for his nondisplaced fractured left collarbone suffered against Missouri in Week 12, Florida head...
Florida QB Graham Mertz to miss rest of season due to torn ACL | AP News
Oct 14, 2024 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Graham Mertz’s second season at Florida will end just like his first: watching from the sideline. Coach Billy Napier announced Monday that Mertz tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a 23-17 overtime loss at Tennessee on Saturday.
Florida QB Graham Mertz out for season with torn ACL, five-star ...
Oct 14, 2024 · Florida quarterback Graham Mertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL suffered in UF's 23-17 overtime loss to Tennessee and will undergo surgery next week, coach Billy Napier...
Napier Tabs Mertz as Gators Starting QB - Florida Gators
Aug 11, 2023 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gators coach Billy Napier made official Friday afternoon what most expected: Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz is Florida's starting quarterback heading into the 2023 season. Mertz joined the Gators in January after transferring from Wisconsin.
Florida turns to freshman DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz out for …
Oct 14, 2024 · 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...
Florida coaches 'felt good about what we saw' while working
2 days ago · Florida quarterback DJ Lagway warms up before an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Credit: AP/John Raoux By The Associated Press November 11 ...
Gators Position Preview: Quarterback - Florida Gators
Aug 14, 2024 · As camp begins to count down, it's time for our "Gators Position Preview" series. There's no better place to start than the most critical position. Mertz faced a difficult task a season ago, at least on paper. He took over for 2022 starter Anthony Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.