Florida coach Billy Napier told ESPN that Graham Mertz would be the first quarterback on the field against Texas A&M and that freshman DJ Lagway would play specific possessions each half and certain plays throughout possessions.

Florida Gators' head football coach Billy Napier is in a tough spot just three games into the 2024 season. He entered this campaign — his third in Gainesville — with a middling 11-14 record. Through three games in 2024,

Will Graham Mertz return to starting for Florida football vs Texas A&M or will Billy Napier and the Gators turn to true freshman DJ Lagway. What to know:

Lagway’s passing efficiency (264.8) was the fifth-best mark in Gators history. The last Florida quarterback to post a better number: Tim Tebow (282.9) … also in his first career start (against Western Kentucky during his 2007 Heisman Trophy season).

Florida coach Billy Napier affirmed that Graham Mertz will remain the team's starting quarterback against Texas A&M despite a standout Week 2 performance from star freshman DJ Lagway. Mertz exited Florida's season-opener against Miami with a concussion and missed last week's game against Samford while in the concussion protocol.

Will Florida quarterback Graham Mertz play today against Texas A&M after suffering a concussion against rival Miami in Week 1? Here's what to know:

Florida football head coach Billy Napier would not disclose whether or not Graham Mertz has recovered from his concussion.

Mertz was knocked out of last week’s 41-17 home loss to No. 19 Miami in the third quarter with a concussion. Coach Billy Napier said Mertz missed a third consecutive practice Wednesday and is unlikely to be cleared in time to play against the Bulldogs.

Andre Nunez didn’t love Billy Napier’s idea at first. The senior quarterback had worked his way back from a concussion and done enough for Napier to name him the starter. But Napier also was committed to playing an inexperienced,