Florida to start QB DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz (concussion) ailing

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Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to miss the game against Samford on Saturday due to a concussion and freshman DJ Lagway has been tabbed to start in his place.

Mertz was injured in the third quarter of the Gators' 41-17 loss to Miami on Saturday. He has yet to practice this week.

Lagway replaced Mertz against Miami and completed 3 of 6 passes for 31 yards and one i