Lagway was replaced at halftime of Florida's 38-7 loss on Saturday after throwing three interceptions in the first half, marking his third multi-interception game this season. The former five-star has thrown for 1,762 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 64.5 percent of his passes this season.

UF quarterback DJ Lagway’s future with the Gators could hinge on the final four regular-season games, beginning with a visit to Kentucky.

Lagway has star potential, and he showed that off in his freshman season, but this 2025 campaign has been a disaster. It got so bad in Florida's 38-7 loss to Kentucky that Gonzales actually pulled Lagway at halftime in favor of backup quarterback Tramell Jones.

Lagway's elite physical tools have been overshadowed by inconsistent mechanics and off-platform habits that Florida has struggled to correct. With Billy Napier unable to unlock his potential, the Gators may need a new voice to reshape their most important player.

Florida interim coach Billy Gonzales said struggling sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway, benched midway through the third quarter of Saturday night’s embarrassing defeat at Kentucky, will begin the week taking first-team reps.

While interim head coach Billy Gonzales wouldn’t name a starting quarterback for Florida’s week 12 matchup at Ole Miss, he did note that sophomore DJ Lagway will take first team reps at Monday’s practice.

Florida put together a horrific first half against Kentucky, and Gators fans were on social media voicing their frustrations.

Florida will stick with quarterback DJ Lagway as the Gators’ starter despite his three-interception night during a 31-point loss at Kentucky that led interim coach Billy Gonzales to bench