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Florida names Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz its starting QB for opener at Utah

MARK LONG Associated Press
Aug 12, 2023
Aug 12, 2023 Updated Oct 15, 2023

Quarterback Graham Mertz discusses his transfer from Wisconsin to Florida with reporters for the first time, as well as his fit in the Gators' offense under head coach Billy Napier.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz will be Florida's starting quarterback when the Gators open the season at Utah later this month.

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Florida Football — Florida quarterback Graham Mertz, left, calls play as quarterback Jack Miller III looks on during NCAA college football practice at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
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Florida Football — Florida quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws a pass during NCAA college football practice at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
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Florida Preview Football — FILE - Florida quarterback Graham Mertz looks for a receiver during the second half of the NCAA college football team's annual Orange and Blue spring game, April 13, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
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