Is Graham Mertz out for the season? Exploring Florida QB's injury update

The Florida Gators had one of their best performances of the season on Saturday, despite losing to the Tennessee Volunteers. However, they suffered a massive injury. During the third quarter of the game, quarterback Graham Mertz threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to give the Gators a 10-0 lead. However, he suffered a non-contact injury and hobbled to the sideline after the play.

Is Graham Mertz out for the season?

Matt Zenitz of 247Sports and CBS Sports is reporting that the non-contact injury is serious enough to end Graham Mertz's season. While the actual injury is still yet to be announced, this is a major loss for the Florida Gators.

Graham Mertz had been playing well this season, splitting time with backup quarterback DJ Lagway. Mertz went 72-of-94 (76.6%) for 791 yards with six touchdown passes and two interceptions, rushing 18 times for 56 yards (3.1 yards per attempt) and a touchdown.

This could be Mertz's last college football game as he is a redshirt senior and likely would not be granted a medical redshirt due to the amount he has played this season.

What to expect of the Florida Gators without Graham Mertz?

The Florida Gators are going to look a bit different offensively without a veteran under center like Graham Mertz. Luckily, the Gators have been playing a two-quarterback system this season under coach Billy Napier. As a result, the offense should not have chemistry issues and we get a glimpse of Florida's future a little earlier than anticipated.

Sitting at 3-3, it is going to be difficult for the program to make a bowl game with the schedule they have remaining. They still need at least three more wins to be bowl-eligible and below is the remaining schedule for the Florida Gators with the team's current AP ranking.

10/19: vs Kentucky Wildcats
11/2: vs 5 Georgia Bulldogs
11/9: at 1 Texas Longhorns
11/16: vs 8 LSU Tigers
11/23: vs 18 Ole Miss Rebels
11/30: at Florida State Seminoles