Florida Gators starting quarterback Graham Mertz is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in Florida's 23-17 loss at Tennessee. Mertz is out of eligibility after the injury.

Mertz completed 72 of 94 passes for 791 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions this season. Mertz finishes his senior season with a QBR of 71.6.

Now, the Gators will turn to true freshman DJ Lagway. Lagway has already seen significant snaps for Florida this season.

Lagway may be tasked with saving head coach Billy Napier's job. He won't have an easy time as Florida plays six Power Four schools over its final six games including four ranked opponents.

Lagway has completed 65.3% of his passes this year for five touchdowns and four interceptions.

Florida is 3-3 to start the 2024 college football season. The Gators host Kentucky in Week 8 before they have a bye week. After Florida's bye, the Gators play the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs in Jacksonville, Florida.

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This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Florida's starting QB out for the season