DJ LAGWAY NEWS

Goes for 300 yards Lagway completed 22 of 35 passes for 305 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Friday's 33-8 victory versus Tulane. He also had five rushes for four yards.

Impact Lagway topped 300 passing yards for the second time this season but a pair of interceptions overshadowed the passing volume. The true freshman endured an up-and-down campaign, starting as a backup to Graham Mertz (knee) before Mertz went down with an injury. He'll end the 2024 campaign with 1,915 passing yards and a 12:9 TD:INT while completing 59.9 percent of his pass attempts.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Lagway helps Florida trounce Tulane in Gasparilla Bowl TAMPA, Fla. — DJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a sloppy bu...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM

DJ Lagway, Florida pull away from Tulane to win Gasparilla Bowl DJ Lagway threw a touchdown pass, Trey Smack kicked four field goals and Florida’s defense dominated in a 33-8 victory over Tulane in the Ga...

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane 33-8 in the Gasparilla Bowl

DJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a 33-8 victory over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DJ Lagway among Athlon's way-too-early 2025 Heisman contenders DJ Lagway is among the top candidates to contend for the 2025 Heisman Trophy according to Athlon Sports.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

CBS Sports names DJ Lagway a 'contender' for 2025 Heisman Trophy CBS Sports names Gators QB DJ Lagway a ‘contender’ for 2025 Heisman Trophy.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

DJ Lagway among 247Sports' top 20 QBs during regular season Even an injury-hobbled DJ Lagway ranks among the best quarterbacks in college football this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

DJ Lagway and Montrell Johnson Jr. talk win over Florida State After Billy Napier finished up with the media in Tallahassee, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway and running back Montrell Johnson Jr. discussed...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Two more scores in win Lagway was 14-for-22 passing for 133 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-11 victory versus Florida State.

Impact Florida finished the regular season on a three-game winning streak with Lagway at the helm, as the freshman surprisingly did most of his damage with his arm. Despite only part-time playing time early on in 2024, Lagway threw for 1,610 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven picks. Following Florida's bowl game, he will enter 2025 as the undisputed starting quarterback for the Gators.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in victory Lagway was 10-for-17 passing for 180 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 24-17 win against Mississippi.

Impact Lagway tossed multiple touchdown passes for just the second time this season. He has been surprisingly limited in terms of running the football as a freshman, but has still been able to hit on some big plays through the air. He should be primed for a big game against a dismal FSU squad next weekend.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Who we watched, college football edition: DJ Lagway, Carson Beck headline five Week 12 takeaways 247Sports' national scouting team takes a closer look at pivotal performances from quarterbacks DJ Lagway, Carson Beck, and Owen McCown, whi...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Two-Minute Drill for Nov. 18: Weekend wrapup: Gators defeat LSU, Dolphins hold off Raiders DJ Lagway returned from a hamstring injury to lead the Gators to victory over LSU; the Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with win over Las V...

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Pilots victory Lagway completed 13 of 26 passes for 226 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-16 victory versus LSU.

Impact Lagway made a triumphant return from a hamstring injury to lead the Gators to their signature win of the season. Though Lagway was clearly limited in terms of his dual-threat ability, he was able to throw for over 225 yards for the third time in 2024. The Gators have another difficult outing against Ole Miss next weekend, though.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quarterback DJ Lagway's return, inspired defense lead Florida past LSU, 27-16 GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway’s speedy recovery cured the Gators w...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018

DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the G...

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DJ Lagway injury update: Will Florida quarterback play for Gators vs. LSU today? Florida QB DJ Lagway missed will return to the lineup for the Gators against LSU on Saturday. Here is the latest on Lagway's injury status.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

QB DJ Lagway's return among storylines to watch as Florida football hosts No. 22 LSU Florida football looks to snap a two-game losing streak in its return to The Swamp to face No.22 LSU. Here's a breakdown of the game

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Florida set to start DJ Lagway against LSU this Saturday The Gators Nation got some great news on Thursday evening when Napier announced the return of DJ Lagway.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Injured UF QB DJ Lagway cleared to play against LSU The Gators have not thrown a touchdown since Lagway, 19 and a true freshman, went down during the second quarter of a Nov. 2 loss to Georgia...

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Florida coach Billy Napier declares QB DJ Lagway 'ready to play' after hamstring injury

Florida coach Billy Napier says quarterback DJ Lagway is “ready to play."

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will return versus LSU Lagway (hamstring) will be available for Saturday's game versus LSU, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact Head coach Billy Napier said that Lagway would be back for Saturday's game after missing last week's game at Texas. It's not yet confirmed that the true freshman will start versus the Tigers, but the fact that he's available is great news for Gators' fans.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured UF QB DJ Lagway making strides to play against LSU Veteran defensive back Trikweze Bridges said Lagway looked like his old self prior to suffering a Grade 2 strain during the second quarter o...

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway practices for the 3rd straight day

Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway practiced for the third consecutive day, making progress toward a potential return against No. 21 LSU

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially questionable Lagway (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Florida's clash with LSU.

Impact The true freshman missed last week against Texas, with his availability coming down to the wire before Florida ultimately decided to go with Aidan Warner. That's who should start once again if Lagway is unable to go against LSU.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in right direction Lagway (hamstring) is trending in the right direction, Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Lagway was expected to practice Monday, and it seems the scheduled action went well, at least in the mind of Florida's head coach Billy Napier. The SEC's availability report is expected to provide a daily update on Napier every day before Florida's game Saturday against LSU. Perhaps any weekday before this weekend could get Lagway's injury designation cleared.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE