Overview

• Coach Billy Napier publicly reaffirmed Lagway as the clear-cut starting quarterback for 2025, citing his leadership growth and impact on team expectations.
• Lagway said he did not require shoulder surgery and has resumed three throwing sessions per week after rehabbing shoulder, hamstring and groin injuries.
• He spent spring practices refining his footwork, mechanics and coverage recognition through mental reps, focusing on consistency over big plays.
• As a freshman starter, Lagway went 6-1 with victories over No. 21 LSU and No. 9 Ole Miss and finished second nationally in yards per attempt.
• He enters the 2025 season as a Heisman Trophy candidate and is cited as the primary reason the Gators are expected to crack the preseason Top 25.