Florida QB DJ Lagway shines with record-setting day in first start as Gators bounce back from rivalry loss

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Florida QB DJ Lagway shines with record-setting day in first start as Gators bounce back from rivalry loss

In his first profession begin towards Samford, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway confirmed why he was such a extremely touted recruit popping out of highschool. Lagway accomplished 18 of 25 passes for 456 yards — essentially the most in a single recreation for a freshman QB at Florida and 28 yards from essentially the most all time — and three touchdowns within the 45-7 win.

Filling in for Week 1 starter Graham Mertz, who exited the Miami recreation with a concussion, Lagway constructed upon the thrill he generated towards the Hurricanes, even when the sport was out of attain, towards an FCS opponent.

On Florida’s second offensive collection, Lagway related with Arizona State switch Elijhah Badger for a 77-yard completion, which arrange a brief landing run by Montrell Johnson Jr. on the next play. Badger caught three passes for 123 yards, whereas Eugene Wilson III had a game-high six catches for 141 yards and a landing.

Lagway additionally confirmed prowess along with his legs, each within the operating recreation and creating area within the pocket. 

Lagway, the top-ranked quarterback and the No. 3 total participant within the 2024 recruiting cycle, in accordance with 247Sports, entered this season as Mertz’s backup. At 6-foot-3, 239 kilos, Lagway is a real dual-threat able to providing a special search for Florida’s offense and will see prolonged motion relying on the severity of Mertz’s damage — if he would not surpass Mertz altogether. 

The competitors will get fiercer, nevertheless. Florida faces Texas A&M subsequent at residence in its first SEC recreation on Sept. 14.

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