Florida's Quarterback Graham Mertz Suffers ACL Injury, Out for Rest of Season
Florida's starting quarterback Graham Mertz's campaign has come to an end following a knee injury in Saturday's defeat against No. 11 Tennessee, according to CBS Sports' report on Monday.
Mertz suffered a non-contact injury in the third quarter after throwing a 13-yard touchdown pass to Arlis Boardingham. The redshirt senior landed awkwardly and immediately reached for his leg before hobbling off the field.
He did not return to the game and was seen using crutches. True freshman DJ Lagway took over for Mertz.
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Gators head coach Billy Napier stated after the game that Mertz sustained a lower-body injury and would undergo further testing.
Mertz completed 11 of 15 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown for Florida before his injury. Lagway went 9-of-17 for 98 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Gators' 23-17 overtime loss to the Volunteers.
In his second season with Florida, Mertz has completed 76.6 percent of his passes for 791 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has thrown for a total of 9,099 yards with Wisconsin (2019-22) and the Gators, and is no longer eligible to play.
The Gators (3-3, 1-2 SEC) will host Kentucky (3-3, 1-3) on Saturday night in Gainesville.
