Florida true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has earned a spot in the Gators’ quarterback rotation alongside super-senior Graham Mertz. However, during the third quarter of their Week 7 game against Tennessee, Mertz suffered an apparent non-contact leg injury after throwing a 13-yard touchdown pass to tight end Arlis Boardingham, which extended Florida’s lead to 10-0. This injury could force head coach Billy Napier to consider making Lagway the full-time starter as the Gators move forward in the season.
Florida QB Graham Mertz throws the TD pass, but grabs his leg in pain after play, was visibly upset hobbling to sideline
That’s not good pic.twitter.com/nRMfAHIhGd
— Trey Wallace (@TreyWallace_) October 13, 2024
Graham Mertz exited Florida’s Week 7 matchup against Tennessee with a leg injury after a strong performance, completing 11 of 15 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown. Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, who had previously stepped up in Mertz’s absence in Week 2, may now take on a bigger role. Lagway, who threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in that earlier game, is now likely tasked with leading Florida in holding off the No. 8 Volunteers and securing an upset victory at home.
Graham Mertz is still limping heavily and neither has his helmet nor is watching play.
DJ Lagway throws a terrible interception on the first play. No idea what he was looking at. #Gators
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) October 13, 2024
