Gators lose heartbreaker, along with QB Graham Mertz at Tennessee (Ep. 248)

Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

Florida suffered a “gut punch,” in Billy Napier’s words at Tennessee, squandering a 10-0 second-half lead before falling in overtime on Rocky Top. But the Gators lost more than a game; veteran quarterback Graham Mertz suffered a season-ending injury as his college career came to an end. UF now turns to true freshman DJ Lagway full time. An inspired, improving defense will help, but the Gators are just entering the toughest stretch of the nation’s most difficult schedule. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar press on as the Gators get ready for a homecoming showdown with Kentucky.

• Inspired performance and comedy of errors (:00)
• Turning point (2:15)
• Thumbs up (6:57)
• Thumbs down (9:49)
• Second guess (11:12)
• Game ball (16:49)
• Biggest concern (19:37)
• On the spot (23:34)
• Billy’s banter (27:00)
• From Mertz to DJ (31:39)
• Final thought (38:13)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (44:00)