Graham Mertz passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Florida over Mississippi State 45-28 on Saturday.

Florida football (2-2, 1-1 SEC) defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-3, 0-1 SEC) on the road by a score of 45-28 in what seemed like a must-win game for Billy Napier and his Gators. The cowbells in Starkville, Mississippi were quieted almost immediately as Florida lit up the scoreboard with ease.

Graham Mertz threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score as Florida defeated Mississippi State 45-28 on Saturday afternoon in Starkville, Miss. Mertz completed 19 of 21 passes for