DJ LAGWAY NEWS

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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

Steve Spurrier Sets the Record Straight About Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway Steve Spurrier made his opinion of DJ Lagway clear as day.

SEPTEMBER 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike Bianchi: If Florida fires Billy Napier, DJ Lagway might be quarterbacking FSU, UCF or Miami next year ORLANDO, Fla. - DJ Lagway, after throwing for a freshman record 456 yards and three touchdowns on Sa...

SEPTEMBER 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Florida planning to use Mertz and Lagway in tandem QB system moving forward

Florida is moving to a two-quarterback system and giving highly touted freshman DJ Lagway a chance to prove his dazzling debut was no fluke

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Most Underrated College Football Things From Week 2: Clemson, Cal, DJ Lagway From Clemson’s shocking win, to Cal’s great performance, to the guy who’s giving Florida hope, here are five underrated college football thi...

SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

5 Most Underrated College Football Things From Week 2: Clemson, Cal, DJ Lagway From Clemson’s shocking win, to Cal’s great performance, to the guy who’s giving Florida hope, here are five underrated college football thi...

SEPTEMBER 10 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Quinn Ewers, DJ Lagway Lead 20 College Football Stars From Week 2 A complete breakdown of the top players and performances from college football’s Week 2 slate in the 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Future is Now for Florida Gators and DJ Lagway Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier needs to make the decision that is best interest of the program, and that's quarterback DJ Lagway.

SEPTEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Monstrous performance in romp Lagway was 18-for-25 passing for 456 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-7 win versus Samford.

Impact Lagway lined up under center for the injured Graham Mertz (concussion) and had his way with the lowly Bulldogs. Lagway is an extremely highly-touted recruit, but Mertz played well last season and this was a cupcake matchup, so it remains to be seen who will start at quarterback against Texas A&M next weekend if Mertz is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Monstrous performance in romp Lagway was 18-for-25 passing for 456 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 45-7 win versus Samford.

Impact Lagway lined up under center for the injured Graham Mertz (concussion) and had his way with the lowly Bulldogs. Lagway is an extremely highly-touted recruit, but Mertz played well last season and this was a cupcake matchup, so it remains to be seen who will start at quarterback against Texas A&M next weekend if Mertz is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Lagway throws for Florida frosh-record 456 yards in rout of Samford DJ Lagway set a Florida true freshman record with 456 passing yards as the Gators walloped the Samford Bulldogs 45-7 Saturday night in Gaine...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of Samford

Highly touted freshman DJ Lagway threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, and Florida beat lower-division Samford 45-7 to give embattled coach Billy...

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Florida to start QB DJ Lagway with Graham Mertz (concussion) ailing Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is expected to miss the game against Samford on Saturday due to a concussion and freshman DJ Lagway has bee...

SEPTEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Billy Napier announces DJ Lagway as Florida's starting quarterback vs. Samford Gators head coach Billy Napier announced on Wednesday that freshman quarterback DJ Lagway will be the starter vs. Samford.

SEPTEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

In line to start Saturday Lagway is expected to start Saturday's game against Samford, Graham Hall of 247Sports reports.

Impact Lagway entered the Week 1 contest following Graham Mertz's (concussion) departure, and while Mertz has made some progress in the concussion protocol, it's seemingly growing increasingly unlikely he'll be available for Saturday's contest. Thus, Lagway sits atop the team's released depth chart and appears slated to take the reins under center for at least one week. If he plays well enough, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility for Lagway to challenge Mertz for the starting job when SEC play opens in Week 3 versus Texas A&M.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Saturday Lagway could be in line for his first start in place of injured Graham Mertz (concussion) during Saturday's contest against Samford, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.

Impact Lagway came in to relieve the injured starter during Saturday's matchup against the Hurricanes and could be getting his first start in the upcoming matchup. The freshman quarterback completed 50 percent of his passes for 31 yards and one interception. Although no news have surfaced regarding Mertz' availability, it is easy to speculate he may have to rest a game or two in order to fully recover. The Gators will face Samford at home Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

5-star QB DJ Lagway to get initial first-team reps for Florida GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Gators’ DJ Lagway era might have to start sooner than expected. Coac...

SEPTEMBER 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tosses interception in relief Lagway completed 3-of-6 passes for 31 yards and an interception Saturday in relief of the injured Graham Mertz (concussion), while also rushing four times for 20 yards.

Impact With lowly Samford next on the schedule and Mertz's status up in the air, the Gators could decide to turn to Lagway next weekend. The true freshman beat out Colorado State transfer Clay Millen for the backup quarterback spot, and should certainly have an easier time with the step down in competition.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses interception in relief Lagway completed 3-of-6 passes for 31 yards and an interception Saturday in relief of the injured Graham Mertz (concussion), while also rushing four times for 20 yards.

Impact With lowly Samford next on the schedule and Mertz's status up in the air, the Gators could decide to turn to Lagway next weekend. The true freshman beat out Colorado State transfer Clay Millen for the backup quarterback spot, and should certainly have an easier time with the step down in competition.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning year as backup Lagway will be the second string to quarterback Graham Mertz for Florida's season opener against Miami, Graham Hall of 247sports.com reports.

Impact The true freshman looks to be making some damage with the Gators as he has beat out Colorado State transfer Clay Millen for the backup quarterback position. Lagway will need to be ready for anything playing behind senior play caller Mertz, as Mertz was dealing with a collarbone injury during the spring.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

UF freshman QB DJ Lagway is a fascination, but will he be a factor for Gators? The 6-foot-3, 239-pound DJ Lagway is a dual threat unlike the 6-foot-2 ¾, 216-pound Graham Mertz, a pocket passer whose 2023 season ended wh...

AUGUST 26 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM