Florida names Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz its starting QB for opener at Utah
MARK LONG
Associated Press
Updated
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.
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)
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)
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)
Graham Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns as Florida rallied from 10 points down in the fourth quarter to beat South…
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)
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)
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)
