Wisconsin transfer QB Graham Mertz is set to make his first start against an SEC opponent when the Tennessee Volunteers travel to Gainesville in week three.
“I think I played every other conference, if I’m correct on that. I think I played everybody else,” Mertz said on whether this is his first start against an SEC team. “I’m definitely excited. First SEC game in the Swamp. I know the place will be rocking.”
Mertz’s 526 passing yards through his first two career games at Florida ranks second in team history behind Shane Matthews’ 599 in 1990. They are the only two UF QBs to eclipse 300 passing yards in their Gators debut.