Report: Former Badgers QB Graham Mertz transfers to SEC school

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CBS 58) -- Former Badgers quarterback Graham Mertz has found a new home.

According to reports, he will be transferring to Florida to play for second-year head coach Billy Napier.

In four seasons with the Badgers, Mertz threw for 5,405 yards, 38 touchdowns, 26 interceptions and a 127.7 quarterback rating.

In their first season under Napier, the Gators finished 6-6 (.500). They ended their season with a 30-3 loss to Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 17.

Mertz heads to Florida with two years of eligibility remaining.