Overview

• Billy Napier reaffirmed that “DJ’s our quarterback” after the LSU loss and said the sophomore must speed up his progressions to cut down on risky throws.
• Agent Deiric Jackson said “DJ will be fine,” framing the slump as the product of disrupted preparation, while personal coach JP Tillman said Lagway is not currently injured and is working back into rhythm.
• Lagway could not throw from January through April due to a shoulder issue tied to a prior baseball injury, underwent core muscle surgery, then managed only limited, nonconsecutive throwing until late August after a July calf strain.
• Florida’s passing game has sagged to 6.21 yards per attempt from 10.0 last season, and the Gators averaged 13 points in losses to USF and LSU during a 1-2 start.
• Analysts have floated a redshirt as an option under the NCAA four-game rule, and Saturday’s trip to No. 4 Miami would be Lagway’s fourth appearance.