Florida Fans Are Already Done With Quarterback Graham Mertz

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On Thursday night, the Florida Gators traveled to Utah for a battle against the Utes.

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This time last year, the Gators were celebrating a hard-fought win over the Utes in the season-opener.

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However, tonight's contest has a slightly different flavor.

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Florida has struggled for much of the first half thanks to miscues and questionable decisions.

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Quarterback Graham Mertz made his debut for the Gators tonight and it's been a mixed bag for the former Wisconsin Badger.

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His stats are solid, but he's made a few interesting decisions that have fans dubious of his future.

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"Graham Mertz still throws it short of the sticks better than anyone in the country," RedditCFB joked.

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"College football fans spent the last six months convincing themselves that Jeff Sims and Graham Mertz were something that they aren't, and never have been.

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