DJ LAGWAY NEWS

Florida coach Billy Napier to return for fourth season despite 15-18 record

Florida is committing to coach Billy Napier for a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.

NOVEMBER 7

UF QB DJ Lagway 'touch and go' for return home to Texas; Tre Wilson out for Gators' season Billy Napier did not sound overly optimistic Lagway would return from the Grade 2 strain in time to face the nation’s top-ranked defense, po...

NOVEMBER 7 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Florida QB DJ Lagway 'giving it his best shot' to play at Texas despite hamstring injury

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is practicing in a limited capacity despite a strained left hamstring

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially questionable Lagway (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Florida's showdown with the Longhorns in Austin.

Impact Lagway was reported earlier in the day to be unexpected to play against Texas. Still, it's understandable that Florida went with a questionable designation so as to not give the Longhorns any more information than necessary about its quarterback plans. Aidan Warner still figures to start should Lagway be unable to go.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play vs. Texas Lagway (hamstring) isn't expected to be available for the Gators against Texas on Saturday, Adam Silverstein of OnlyGators.com reports.

Impact Lagway was carted off the field against Georgia with an injury that initially looked extremely severe. However, it was reported on Monday that the quarterback's injury is less significant that was initially expected. Nonetheless, it doesn't appear Lagway will suit up against the Longhorns. In his absence, Aidan Warner should take the reins at quarterback for the Gators.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Napier's Latest Update on QB DJ Lagway Turns Heads Before Matchup With Texas Billy Napier had a major update on five-star freshman DJ Lagway.

NOVEMBER 4 • SACBEE.COM

Florida QB DJ Lagway has 'a pathway for recovery and a return' this season from hamstring injury

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway’s hamstring injury is “less significant” than initially feared, and the Gators have not ruled him out for Saturday’s game at No. 5 Texas

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury may not be too bad Lagway's injury is "less significant" than previously believed, Graham Hall of 247Sports reports.

Impact Lagway's update indicates he could be available again during 2024. The quarterback suffered a "significant hamstring injury" when Florida's team played at Georgia on Saturday. But instead of being out, Lagway's injury status is questionable for the UF-Texas game on Nov. 9.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Is there life after DJ Lagway? Florida football is about to find out Beating UGA would have been hard enough for Florida football with DJ Lagway. Without him, it was impossible. And it's not going to get easie...

NOVEMBER 3 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

SEC News: Florida QB DJ Lagway Carted Off Field After Suffering Apparent Injury Florida starting quarterback DJ Lagway was carted off the field.

NOVEMBER 2 • SACBEE.COM

Florida QB DJ Lagway Carted Off Field With Apparent Leg Injury vs. Georgia Lagway stayed on the field after scrambling for a short gain in the second quarter against Georgia on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Florida freshman QB DJ Lagway will have more tests to determine extent of hamstring injury

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will have more tests to determine how long he will be sidelined with a hamstring injury

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers 'significant' injury Lagway suffered a "significant hamstring injury" according to head coach Billy Napier, per the ABC Broadcast.

Impact Lagway was carted to the locker room right before the end of the first half. The quarterback's injury looked bad, and his head coach confirmed those fears. Aidan Warner took over for the gunslinger, who figures to be out for a substantial period of time.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off field Lagway (undisclosed) was carted off the field against Georgia, per the ABC Broadcast.

Impact This is a rough turn of events for Lagway and the Gators. Florida was up on Georgia when he departed, 10-3, and Lagway had thrown a gorgeous 43-yard touchdown pass. He exited the field to chants of "DJ Lagway" from the Gator faithful in Jacksonville, but Aidan Warner has taken over under center for Florida.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman QB DJ Lagway holds the key to embattled coach Billy Napier's future at Florida

No player is more important to Billy Napier’s future at Florida than quarterback DJ Lagway

OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pilots victory Lagway completed 7 of 14 passes for 259 yards and one interception during Saturday's 48-20 victory against Kentucky. He also had 10 rushes for 46 yards.

Impact Lagway is the starting quarterback now that Graham Mertz (leg) is sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. Lagway averaged over 40 yards per completion, flashing his big-play ability. The Gators have a bye before a daunting task at Georgia.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gators end 3-game skid to Kentucky behind true freshmen DJ Lagway, Jadan Baugh DJ Lagway and Jadan Baugh became the first true freshman quarterback and running back to start in the same game. The duo responded with big...

OCTOBER 20 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Expected to be starting quarterback Lagway is expected to be the Gators' starting quarterback for the remainder of their 2024 season, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact Graham Mertz (knee) is out for the remainder of Florida's 2024 season. UF's next man at quarterback was Lagway, who has 47 completions for 765 yards and a 5:4 TD:INT ratio.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Relieves injured starter Lagway completed 9 of 17 passes for 98 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 23-17 overtime defeat to Tennessee. He also had five rushes for one yard.

Impact Lagway relieved starter Graham Mertz (lower leg), and Lagway would appear in line to start next weekend's clash with Kentucky. Lagway was unable to get much done with his legs in this contest, but should bring his dual-threat ability to the contest against the Wildcats.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman QB DJ Lagway can handle pressure and what else Florda football learned in OT loss to Vols Florida football dropped a heartbreaking 23-17 OT game at No. 9 Tennessee. What UF learned from the loss

OCTOBER 13 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

Sees action in win Lagway was 4-for-4 passing for 50 yards during Saturday's 24-13 victory against UCF.

Impact Lagway also rushed three times for 11 yards for the game. Graham Mertz remains the starter under center, but Lagway is a dual-threat option with at least a package of plays, and proved earlier this season that he can handle the starting load when Mertz was injured. However, he is unlikely to play much at Tennessee next weekend.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Plays backup role in win Lagway was 7-for-7 passing for 76 yards during Saturday's 45-28 win versus Mississippi State. He also had three rushes for 22 yards.

Impact The freshman returned to his usual backup role, as starter Graham Mertz picked apart the hapless Bulldogs. Mertz should remain the starter for Florida's next game in two weeks versus UCF.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Splits time under center Lagway was 6-for-13 passing for 54 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 33-20 defeat against Texas A&M.

Impact Lagway and starter Graham Mertz alternated series, and neither quarterback was particularly effective. SEC play continues at Mississippi State next weekend, and it could be a long, dreary season for the Florida offense.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Back to backup Lagway will not start Saturday's game versus Texas A&M, Chris Low of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Graham Mertz back from his concussion, Lagway will return to the bench after a massive performance in Week 2. He is still expected to see some playing time during "specific possessions" and "certain plays throughout possessions."

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Everyone's Saying the Same Thing About Florida's DJ Lagway Amid QB Controversy Everybody wants DJ Lagway to be the QB1.

SEPTEMBER 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM