DJ Lagway News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Gators

Why Florida football interim coach Billy Gonzales benched QB DJ Lagway and what's next Florida football's starting quarterback DJ Lagway was benched for the second half against Kentucky. Here's what interim head coach Billy Gon...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • GAINESVILLE.COM

Still taking QB1 reps in practice Lagway is still primed to take QB1 reps in practice for the Gators after interim head coach Billy Gonzales stressed that there's competition everywhere on the roster after Lagway w...

Impact Lagway was benched against the Wildcats after he threw for just 83 yards and three interceptions. That paved the way for Tramell Jones to take over at quarterback for the Gators, but it appears that at least for now, Lagway will retain the QB1 gig in Gainesville.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in loss to Kentucky Lagway completed 11 of 19 passes for 83 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 38-7 loss to Kentucky. He also had five rushes for 27 yards.

Impact Lagway struggled mightily again versus Kentucky as he had his third game of the season with multiple interceptions. After his third interception late in the second quarter, Lagway would not see the field again as the Gators gave the ball to Tramell Jones for the second half.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five things learned from UF loss at Kentucky: Trammel Jones Jr.'s time arrives as DJ Lagway, Gators' D collapse The loss dropped the Gators to 5-17 away from Gainesville since former coach Billy Napier arrived after the 2021 season. Nowhere has UF been...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Gators Interim Dishes on Decision to Bench DJ Lagway DJ Lagway was benched at halftime after throwing three interceptions against Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Florida Gators lay down in Lexington as Kentucky romps UF’s will to fight ran out as the Gators quit and coaches gave up on quarterback DJ Lagway during a 38-7 loss Saturday night at Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Florida turnovers spark Kentucky victory

Kentucky took advantage of four Florida turnovers and Cutter Boley threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns as the Wildcats handled the Gators 38-7

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Kentucky's pass rush takes aim at DJ Lagway, Florida Deadspin | Kentucky's pass rush takes aim at DJ Lagway, Florida

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kentucky's pass rush takes aim at DJ Lagway, Florida Florida and Kentucky will square off on Saturday night in Lexington, Ky., with their head coaching positions either interim or tenuously hel...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Modest day in loss to Georgia Lagway was 15-for-24 passing for 166 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 loss against Georgia. He also had 10 rushes for 24 yards.

Impact After three straight games of 245 or more passing yards, Lagway slid back under the 200 yard mark throwing for just 166 against the Bulldogs. Lagway did however manage to keep the ball out of harms way which has been a bit of an issue for him on the year. Lagway threw a TD which brought his TD:INT ratio into positive figures as it now sits at 10:9.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Georgia Rallies, Escapes 'Cocktail Party' With 24-20 Win Against Florida

Chauncey Bowens scored on a late 36-yard run and No. 5 Georgia escaped with a 24-20 victory against Florida on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 5 Georgia Rallies, Escapes 'Cocktail Party' With 24-20 Win Against Florida

No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes 'Cocktail Party' with a 24-20 victory against Florida

Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Kirby Smart Delivers Questionable Quote When Discussing How To Stop DJ Lagway Georgia head coach Kirby Smart had the internet feeling incredibly uncomfortable when discussing how to stop Florida QB DJ Lagway.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Steve Spurrier Jr. assumes larger role to help struggling Florida QB DJ Lagway GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida interim coach Billy Gonzales aims to energize the Gators' attack by elev...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Florida turns to Steve Spurrier Jr. to help quarterback DJ Lagway moving forward

Florida is turning to Steve Spurrier to help fix the team’s floundering offense

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Florida QB DJ Lagway not wavering after firing of coach Deadspin | Florida QB DJ Lagway not wavering after firing of coach

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Florida QB DJ Lagway not wavering after firing of coach Quarterback DJ Lagway reiterated his commitment for Florida on Monday, one day after the school fired coach Billy Napier.Lagway, a five-star...

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Florida AD Scott Stricklin says rules allow him to be 'very thorough' with coaching search

Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Up and down day in win Lagway was 20-for-34 passing for 280 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 23-21 victory against Mississippi State. He also had six rushes for eight yards.

Impact Lagway accumulated a good amount of yards with 280 and a solid 8.2 yards per attempt. Lagway however was unable to find the endzone for the second time on the year and threw two more interceptions. With the scoreless day for the quarterback, Lagway's season totals for interceptions and touchdowns are now equivalent with nine.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up and down day in win Lagway was 20-for-34 passing for 280 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 23-21 victory against Mississippi State. He also had six rushes for eight yards.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida fires coach Billy Napier after four-year run that ends with a 22-23 record

Florida fired coach Billy Napier a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida's defense saves the team from a homecoming loss with interception in final seconds On the sidelines, quarterback DJ Lagway approached Michai Boireau and said he could “get up and give [him] a kiss.” As the defensive lineman...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Florida holds on to beat Mississippi State 23-21 in what might have been coach Billy Napier's finale

Jadan Baugh ran for a career-high 150 yards and a touchdown, DJ Lagway threw for 280 yards to offset two interceptions and Florida beat Mississippi State 23-21 in what may have bee...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida football QB DJ Lagway named among college football's biggest disappointments Sports Illustrated named Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway one of college football's most disappointing players midway through the 2025 season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Gators' DJ Lagway eyes second-half surge as Napier's end nears UF quarterback DJ Lagway will have to be better than ever, beginning against Mississippi State, if Billy Napier is save his job with the Gat...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

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