It only took two games for a QB controversy to break out amongst Gator Nation. Redshirt senior Graham Mertz performed poorly in Florida’s season opener against Miami, completing 11 of 20 passes for 91 yards and an interception. He looked uncomfortable all game, tight in the pocket, and inaccurate on several deep passes.
Fast forward to next week, freshman quarterback DJ Lagway receives his first collegiate start vs Samford while Mertz is out with a concussion and performs admirably. The rookie set UF’s freshman single game passing record with 456 yards while tossing three touchdowns and no interceptions.