During Wednesday’s SEC teleconference, head coach Billy Napier explained that Lagway’s attention to detail helps put him in a position to succeed.

Florida coach Billy Napier says quarterback DJ Lagway is “ready to play." Napier made the announcement on his weekly radio show.

Billy Napier confirmed DJ Lagway's status on Thursday ahead of the Gators' matchup against the No. 21-ranked LSU Tigers.

During the weekly Thursday show, WRUF’s “Gator Talk,” head coach Billy Napier announced to the Gator faithful in attendance at Miller’s Ale House that freshman quarterback DJ Lagway is expected to start against the Tigers. And a bonus, wideout Elijhah Badger is also expected to play.

Redshirt freshman and walk-on quarterback Aidan Warner started for the Gators in Lagway's absence. Napier also announced Thursday that fifth-year senior wide receiver Elijhah Badger, who also missed last week's contest, has been cleared to play Saturday ...

That set off the message board rumor mill that the word "changes" means the end of Napier as both head coach and play-caller for the Florida Gators in 2025. It could happen. But I would also respond with a quote from the esteemed Spanish philosopher George Santayana, "those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it."

GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is “ready to play,” coach Billy Napier said Thursday on his weekly radio show. Napier removed Lagway from the team’s injury report and penciled him in to start against No. 21 LSU in the Swamp on Saturday.

The 2021 college football coaching carousel was one of the most chaotic in the sport's history. It's hard to find another cycle with as many big names shuffling between major programs. LSU and Florida were both involved.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will return against No. 22 LSU after missing one game with a hamstring injury, Gators coach Billy Napier announced on his weekly radio show. 247Sport