QB Mertz has ‘unfinished service’ for Gators

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior Citizen WriterNov 30, 2023, 04:08 PM ET

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• ACC reporter.
• Joined ESPN.com in 2010.
• Graduate of the University of Florida.Florida quarterback Graham Mertz announced Thursday that he will go back to the Gators for his sixth and final season of eligibility.Mertz’s social media post was tagged #UnfinishedBusiness. One more year … #UnfinishedBusiness pic.twitter.com/kFDEuvg83i!.?.!— Graham Mertz (@GrahamMertz5) November 30, 2023 Mertz
  

  started 11 games this season for the Gators after transferring from Wisconsin, tossing for 2,903 backyards with 20 goals and 3 interceptions while finishing 72.9% of his passes. He missed the season finale against Florida State after hurting his collarbone the previous week in a loss to Missouri.His return provides the Gators a veteran presence in the quarterback space, with the addition of freshman five-star quarterback D.J. Lagway anticipated on nationwide finalizing day, Dec. 20.

  Lagway, the No. 16-ranked prospect in the 2024 ESPN 300, has actually been dedicated to Florida considering that last December.