Florida Gators star quarterback Graham Mertz had a very rough night playing against Tennessee. During their game, Graham tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, which resulted in a season-ending injury. Despite the challenges, Graham perseveres and shows incredible determination in his recent surgery update, refusing to let his fate define him. Let’s see what he has to say about it.

Today, Graham Mertz took to his Instagram account to share a recent update of his surgery with a smiling picture of him sitting in a wheelchair, saying, “Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers! The journey starts now! Surgery went well in every aspect. God is good, all the time! Embrace Pain!!” Graham Mertz’s brave mindset reflected how strongly he was facing this hard time. Not only did his brave approach catch the attention of Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson, but Johnson also took the time to leave a motivating comment on his post saying, “Love family!! 🤞”

Graham Mertz has always been very positive about his injury. Despite the update on his injury and the realization that he won’t be able to participate in the entire season, Graham didn’t lose his strength to sadness. After the news came out, Graham took to his Instagram handle and shared a very touching and inspiring message for his team, saying, “Gator Nation, thank you for two incredible years in Gainesville. Unfortunately, I suffered a torn ACL against Tennessee… I will remain a part of the program and do whatever I can… to help my teammates  win.” Not only did this show his unwavering trust in himself, but also the love he has for the Florida Gators.

Let’s hope Graham recovers soon from his injury and returns with full power on the field. Following Graham Mertz’s departure, Billy Napier and the Florida Gators turned to freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, resulting in positive changes for the team. Let’s see what the fuss is about.

Are Florida Gators reviving their game?

Following a 3-3 loss to the Tennessee Vols, head coach Billy Napier and his team were in a tricky position. Not only did the Gators lose their exceptional player, Graham Mertz, but doubts also surfaced about Napier’s position within the team. However, last week’s game against the Kentucky Wildcats did a lot of damage control for Florida. The team won the game with a high margin score of 48-20, and surprisingly, Billy even got praised for his smart decision.

Well, in Florida’s last week game, their star cornerback finally made his much-awaited debut. Man, not only did he amaze everyone with his remarkable gameplay, but his last-minute interception proved what kind of game he plays. Although the playoff hopes have yet to be within reach, let’s observe if the Florida Gators can consistently perform under Billy Napier this season.