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

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

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With two defenders closing in and a strained left hamstring to protect, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway’s only option was to step up and let it fly. “God blessed that young man.” Lagway returned after missing most of Florida’s last two games and delivered enough clutch plays for the Gators to earn their first series victory since 2018. “That left a bad taste that we had.” The game started to turn in Florida’s favor when T.J. Searcy sacked Nussmeier late in the third quarter. Florida: The Gators will have to win one of their final two games, against Ole Miss and at Florida State, to become bowl eligible for the second time in Napier’s three seasons.

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Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “A lot of missed opportunities.” The Rebels failed to score in three trips inside the red zone and dropped countless passes in perfect weather, miscues Kiffin called “very unusual.” Still, Ole Miss had chances late. Defensive tackle J.J. Pegues, a 325-pound wrecking ball out of the …

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

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

Live Mint  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With two defenders closing in and a strained left hamstring to protect, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's only option was to step up and let it fly. “God blessed that young man.” Lagway returned after missing most of Florida's last two games and delivered enough clutch plays for the Gators to earn their first series victory since 2018. …

Florida deals LSU third loss in a row as Brian Kelly’s Tigers stumble out of SEC race
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida deals LSU third loss in a row as Brian Kelly’s Tigers stumble out of SEC race

New York Times  

22 LSU 27-16 on Saturday, effectively knocking the Tigers out of the SEC title race. 11 Ole Miss or Florida State to reach bowl eligibility in coach Billy Napier’s third season. LSU held the ball for 41:48 to Florida’s 18:12, but the Gators averaged 7.9 yards per play and held the Tigers to 4.2. CAN'T CAGE THE GATORS‼️ 📺 ABC …

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway expected to start Saturday vs. LSU
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway expected to start Saturday vs. LSU

New York Times  

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will return against LSU on Saturday and is expected to start, head coach Billy Napier announced Thursday on his radio show. Lagway was carted off the field against Georgia two weeks ago with a hamstring injury, but Napier later said the injury wasn’t as bad as initially feared. Lagway missed last week’s game against Texas and …

Florida coaches ‘felt good about what we saw’ while working out injured QB DJ Lagway
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida coaches ‘felt good about what we saw’ while working out injured QB DJ Lagway

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway worked out Monday for staffers who “felt good about what we saw,” coach Billy Napier said. Soft tissue is a very subjective issue,” said Napier, who added that he anticipated Lagway would practice later Monday. Tests revealed Lagway’s …

Florida QB DJ Lagway's Hamstring Injury Status Uncertain for Saturday's Game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida QB DJ Lagway's Hamstring Injury Status Uncertain for Saturday's Game

Associated Press  

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. Lagway has completed 61% of his passes for 1,071 yards, with six touchdowns and five interceptions. He has completed 2 of 6 passes for 47 yards, including a 43-yarder to Aidan Mizell for …

Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Florida rally around Aidan Warner? DJ Lagway injury complicates Billy Napier chatter

New York Times  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Florida’s quarterback of the future and its quarterback of the past faced opposite directions Saturday as the quarterback of the present tried to steal one of the most miraculous victories in program history. And if the Gators can’t win at least one of them — and beat rival Florida State in the finale — Napier’s job still …

Florida's QB Future Hinges on DJ Lagway's Performance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Florida's QB Future Hinges on DJ Lagway's Performance

Associated Press  

DJ Lagway's performance this season has been a major factor in Billy Napier's future at Florida. He has been a consistent passer and a dynamic runner, and he has shown that he can make all the throws that Napier needs. If he continues to play at this level, he could save Napier's job and give the Gators a much-needed victory …

Florida turns to freshman DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz out for the season
2 months, 1 week ago

Florida turns to freshman DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz out for the season

New York Times  

Billy Napier’s Florida future likely rests on true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway. The five-star talent is the Gators’ new full-time starter after veteran incumbent Graham Mertz tore his ACL in Saturday’s loss at Tennessee, Napier announced Monday. Napier and his staff handpicked Mertz from the portal among two dozen other potential options after the 2022 season because of the Wisconsin …

Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp
1 year, 1 month ago

Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s been a frustrating season, but to be the first team to ever win here is something we can always hang our hat on.” The Razorbacks stopped Florida’s six-game, home-winning streak and may have knocked the Gators out of bowl contention in embattled coach Billy Napier’s …

Daniels’ big day helps LSU top Florida for 4th straight year
2 years, 2 months ago

Daniels’ big day helps LSU top Florida for 4th straight year

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Beating Florida may have been new for Daniels, a transfer from Arizona State, but it’s something LSU has grown accustomed to experiencing. “We’re going to be sick when we watch the tape,” Florida coach Billy Napier said. “They let them play, and that’s what I always …

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