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“It’s already second nature at this point”: Graham Mertz poised to lead team in 2024

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With Florida’s week one matchup against the Miami Hurricanes just two weeks away, Gators’ quarterback Graham Mertz couldn’t be more prepared than he is now as a 6th year starter with over 40 starts at the collegiate level.

After being in Billy Napier’s system for nearly two years now, Mertz has a full grasp on this offense compared to last season, and the 2023 season was a pretty good year for the senior quarterback. Mertz finished with a career high in completions (261), passing yards (2,903), touchdown passes (20), completion percentage (72.9), and passing yards per game (263.