Ahead of Texas A&M’s (1-1) SEC road trip to Gainsville to face the Florida Gators (1-1) on Saturday afternoon, Florida head coach Billy Napier announced earlier in the week that he would implement a two-quarterback system involving senior QB Graham Mertz, and freshman phenom DJ Lagway.
After dealing with concussion issues after the loss to Miami, Lagway made his first career start against Samford, casually throwing for 456 yards and three touchdowns while using his legs to move the sticks impressively. For Gators fans desperate for some improvement, Lagway looked like the best choice to start vs. Texas A&M, right?
On Friday, it was revealed that Napier would go with Graham Mertz to start the game, relying on his experience despite his shaky play in the Miami loss. In contrast, on the other side, Texas A&M starting quarterback Conner Weigman is questionable to play due to an undisclosed injury.
If Weigman can’t go, sophomore QB Marcel Reed will make his first start of the season after playing the entire second half of the Aggies’ win over McNeese State.
Is Florida’s two-QB system still in play? Possibly, especially if Mertz fails to get the offense going early.
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Texas A&M will travel to Gainsville to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The game will air on ABC.
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