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Football: Quarterback Graham Mertz enters transfer portal, plans to leave UW

Announcement comes following new head coach announcement
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Justin Mielke

University of Wisconsin football’s quarterback, Graham Mertz announced he was entering the transfer portal in a tweet Sunday. 

Mertz will enter with 2 years of eligibility, according to his tweet. Mertz thanked his coaches, his teammates and the program in his message. 

UPDATED: Football: Wisconsin names Luke Fickell head football coach

“I am grateful for my time as a Badger, my time in Madison has taught me lessons that go far beyond the football field,” Mertz said. 

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Mertz’s decision comes days after Luke Fickell was announced as the next head coach of the UW Badgers. 

UW athletics has yet to release a statement regarding Mertz’s decision. 

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