Impact Mertz registered perhaps his worst overall outing of the 2022 season Saturday, tossing multiple interceptions for the first time this year and the fourth time in his career. After going 4-of-4 passing for 54 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive against Illinois, the third-year starter finished with a 53.1 completion percentage on his season-high 32 passing attempts. Mertz has combined for 300 passing yards and a 2:3 TD:INT ratio while completing 28 of his 52 passing attempts over the past two weeks. The junior will look to avoid turning the ball over for the fifth straight game heading into Wisconsin's next matchup at Northwestern on Oct. 8.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE