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The Florida Gators football team is set to take on UCF at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at 7 p.m. Follow along for live updates throughout the matchup.
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The Florida Gators football team is set to take on UCF at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at 7 p.m. Follow along for live updates throughout the matchup.
The Florida Gators (2-2, 1-1 SEC) came out on top Saturday in Starkville, beating Mississippi State (1-3, 0-1 SEC) 45-28 behind a strong offensive performance. Nevertheless, not all of the question marks surrounding the Gators leading into the game were answered.
STARKVILLE, MS – Questions surrounding redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz’s ability to lead Florida’s offense seemed a bit less frequent than usual in Florida’s matchup against Mississippi State.
End of the Game: Florida 45, Mississippi State 28
UF redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz entered a relatively quiet press room Sept. 14. Coming off a demoralizing 33-20 loss to Texas A&M, Mertz posted up in the corner of the room, surrounded by a barrage of reporters. When asked what his last 14 days had been like, Mertz let out a deep sigh.
Entering its first SEC contest of 2024, Florida knew whatever happened in its matchup against Texas A&M would define the direction of the program. On Saturday afternoon, the results spoke for themselves: the Gators look to be in for a long and wearisome season.
The Florida Gators (1-1) are set to take on the Texas A&M Aggies (1-1) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Follow along here for live updates. Kickoff is set for approximately 3:45 p.m. ET.
After undergoing a lower-body injury earlier this week in practice, the status of star sophomore wide receiver Eugene Wilson III is up in the air for Florida’s game against Texas A&M Saturday, according to Swamp247.
Chants of “DJ Lagway” filled Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway constructed a historic performance.
Freshman DJ Lagway surveys the field during second half of Florida's game vs the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Florida freshman DJ Lagway throws the ball to wide receiver Chimere Dike during the first half of their game vs the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Freshman DJ Lagway prepares to throw the ball during the first half of Florida's game vs the Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
The Florida Gators (0-1) are back at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this evening for a matchup with the Samford Bulldogs (0-1). Kickoff time is set for 7:00 p.m. Follow along here for live game updates.
Following a loss to then-No. 19 Miami, the Florida Gators looked to turn the page and get its season back on track. However, what was supposed to be a week of preparation quickly turned into a slate of adversities both on and off the field.
In the waning moments of Florida’s season opener against Miami, the game was already well out of reach for the Gators. But as redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz dropped back in the pocket late in the third quarter, things only got worse.
The opportunity was right in front of Florida to ignite its football fanbase, who has eagerly waited over four years for a glimpse of success.
When two of the perennial football programs in the same state meet, emotions on the field will always be amplified. Players, coaches and fans on both sides needed no extra motivation for the matchup. The rich history of the Florida-Miami rivalry was revived once again on a hot and sticky day.
When two of the perennial football programs in the state meet, emotions on the field will always be amplified. Players, coaches and fans on both sides needed no extra motivation for the matchup. The rich history of the Florida-Miami rivalry was revived once again on a hot and sticky day.
Final: No. 19 Miami 41, Florida 17
As redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz arrived at Monday's press conference inside the Heavener Football Complex, he seemingly could not stop smiling. The sixth-year quarterback addressed the surrounding media with an unwavering attitude of confidence. When asked where he anticipates taking a step forward in 2024, Mertz chuckled a bit.