Mertz’s plan involves guiding Lagway, a five-star recruit from Texas who has completed 65.3% of his passes for 765 yards with five touchdowns and four interceptions. Mertz embraced coach Billy Napier’s plan for them to share playing time this season and has done everything possible to help Lagway grow.

DJ Lagway has been handed the keys to Florida‘s offense following the season-ending injury of Graham Mertz. Head coach Billy Napier now turns to a true freshman for the back half of the year with a 3-3 record with a gauntlet schedule incoming.

Billy Napier began to deploy his two quarterbacks during a 33-20 loss Sept. 14 at home against Texas A&M. Mertz and Lagway played well together and forced Florida opponents to prepare for two