No. 15 Florida plans to ease QB DJ Lagway into the opener after months of injury issues
Florida plans to ease quarterback DJ Lagway into the season after he missed spring practice and most of fall campAUGUST 25 • Associated Press
Florida QB DJ Lagway takes another step toward returning from a strained left calf
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is taking team repetitions for the first time since training camp beganAUGUST 18 • Associated Press
Florida QB DJ Lagway is throwing 70 passes a day while rehabbing a strained calf
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Florida QB DJ Lagway practices for the 1st time in camp while recovering from a calf injury
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is practicing for the first time since camp openedAUGUST 2 • Associated Press
Florida football puts third-string QB on scholarship Aidan Warner always dreamed of being a Gator and didn't pass up his chance to join the program last offseason as a walk-on. Now he's on scho...
APRIL 18 • USATODAY.COM
Florida QB Aidan Warner breaks down Orange and Blue Game, spring development Aidan Warner helped lead the Blue Team to a spring game win on Saturday. Here's what the Florida quarterback had to say after the game.
APRIL 13 • USATODAY.COM
Struggles as expected Warner completed 12 of 25 passes for 132 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 49-17 loss against Texas.
Impact The former walk-on was thrust into the starting role with injuries to both quarterbacks ahead of him, and he predictably struggled against a ranked Texas squad. It remains to be seen if DJ Lagway (hamstring) will be able to suit up next weekend, but if not, Warner would once again get the starting bod against LSU.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting as expected Warner will start Saturday's game versus Texas, Horn Sports reports.
Impact Warner took the starting reps under center during warmups, so it's not too surprising that he'll get the look. The redshirt freshman struggled last week against Georgia in his first extensive action, and things don't get any easier versus the Longhorns in his first career start.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Taking snaps with starting center Warner is taking snaps with the Gators' starting center ahead of Saturday's game at Texas, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.
Impact Warner is expected to start Saturday with DJ Lagway (hamstring) unlikely to play much, and the fact that he's taking snaps with starting center Jake Slaughter makes that even more likely. It would be Warner's first career collegiate start.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Should start vs. Texas Warner should start against the Longhorns with DJ Lagway expected to be unavailable, per Adam Silverstein of OnlyGators.com.
Impact Warner filled in for Lagway when the true freshman got carted to the locker room against Georgia with a hamstring injury. Although Lagway's injury is reportedly less severe than initially feared, he seems unlikely to play in Austin, which would leave Warner as the starter. Last week in relief, Warner was 7 of 22 passing for 66 yards and an interception.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in relief Warner relieved the injured DJ Lagway (hamstring) but completed just 7-of-22 passes for 66 yards at Georgia on Saturday.
Impact Warner is a redshirt freshman with fairly limited time under center, but the Gators have little choice for the remainder of the season after losing both quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart to significant injuries. Warner will more than likely start next weekend at Texas.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Is Aidan Warner related to Kurt Warner? Exploring connection between Florida third-string QB and Hall of Famer | Sporting News Canada Florida was forced to turn to third-string QB Aidan Warner against mighty Georgia on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Leading candidate to take over under center Warner is reportedly the next option to lead the Gators under center following DJ Lagway's injury, Scott Carter of FloridaGators.com reports.
Impact Warner is the likely next man up for Florida with DJ Lagway exiting Saturday's game against Georgia with what looks to be a serious injury and Graham Mertz out for the season. The 6-foot-3 redshirt freshman is largely unproven but saw a significant number of reps with the team this week at practice. Warner has seen the field in two games this season, completing 2-of-3 passes for 30 yards.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Completes pass in romp Warner completed 1 of 1 passes for 20 yards during Saturday's 48-20 victory against Kentucky.
Impact Warner is now the backup to DJ Lagway following the season-ending leg injury suffered by Graham Mertz. The freshman has just two completions this season and will remain on the sideline barring injury.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rushing touchdown in laugher Warner completed 1 of 2 passes for 10 yards during Saturday's 45-7 win against Samford. He also had one rush for nine yards with one touchdown.
Impact Warner served as the backup to DJ Lagway at quarterback with Graham Mertz (concussion) sidelined. Assuming Mertz recovers soon, Warner will likely be barely an afterthought starting next weekend versus Texas A&M.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
