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What does DJ Lagway bring to the program? Spurrier: "He's the quarterback of the 2020's. He can run, he can escape guys, and he's a natural passer. He's really a better passer than a lot of these family quarterbacks. As we saw last week in the highlight tapes, he was hitting guys on the dead...

What's the advantage of starting Mertz? Spurrier: "He's the older guy. He's the senior guy. He's been here, what, two, three years? So he's been around the guys a little bit longer. They're maybe more comfortable. But, they like DJ also. Let [Mertz] go out there first and see how it goes. But...

Who will start against Texas A&M Saturday? Spurrier: "Graham Mertz will probably start the game, I'm guessing. And then Lagway will get in there, maybe in the first quarter. And then after that, if you're the coach, you're saying, 'hey, which one's playing the best?' And you play him until he...

Former Gators head coach Steve Spurrier spoke on the Paul Finebaum show today at Plaza of the Americas. He discussed a variety of topics, including the QB dispute, Napier and the state of the program. Here are some of the most significant things he said Friday afternoon:

Lagway's first drive of his career was unmemorable. A handoff to Johnson, a two-yard QB rush and an incompletion.

It feels like Eugene Wilson hasn't gotten the ball in forever. This game is likely already over, but if you're going to have any chance of winning, you need to put the ball in the hands of your playmakers.

Cam Ward has exposed so many holes in Florida's secondary. He's been able to spread the ball all over the field and finds Xavier Restrepo for a late-score in the first half. Miami now leads 24-10 with less than a minute before halftime.

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Another late-hit committed by Florida. The lack of discipline has been evident early on.

Q2 - 9:53 | SCORE: UM 10, UF 3 The Gators get a stop on third down and force Miami to settle for three from inside the five-yard line. That was an impressive stop near the goal line for Florida.

SCORE: Florida kicker Trey Smack records the Gators' first points of the season and is good from 41 yards out. Q1 - 0:19 | UM 7, UF 3

Amazing back-shoulder fade by Mertz. Placed it with perfection.

The Gators' defensive line NEEDS to step it up if they're going to have any chance competing in this game. The last two years, Florida has struggled tremendously against dual threat quarterbacks. Based on that first drive, I am not confident they'll be able to keep up. This game needs to be a...

Cam Ward has had plenty of time in the pocket, and his mobility isn't making it any easier for the Gators' defense. He's looked really sharp so far, and his arm has been superb.

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The band is lining up near the south end zone. We're just moments away from the Gators' tunnel entrance.

The student section is starting to fill up quick. It might not look super impressive right now, but it's much more full than how it normally looks 30 minutes before kickoff. This place will be packed soon. https://twitter.com/lukeadrag/status/1829961155550593074

38-35 Florida. Gators defense will struggle against Canes quarterback Cam Ward, but Mertz will find his way with 300+ yards.