Oft-injured Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal amid coaching change
- On Monday, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway announced he is entering the transfer portal, thanking the Florida community and seeking a fresh start elsewhere.
- Florida fired coach Billy Napier in October, raising speculation about DJ Lagway’s future, and hired Tulane’s Jon Sumrall, who is expected to go a different direction at quarterback.
- Stat lines and injury reports indicate Florida quarterback DJ Lagway completed 63% of his passes this season and missed most of the offseason recovering from core‑muscle surgery, a sore throwing arm and a strained calf.
- Lagway's financial and roster value means he was due to make more than $3 million in 2026 and has passed for over 4,000 yards, making him a massive portal target.
- Multiple programs including Baylor, Texas Tech, USC, Clemson and James Madison are plausible fits, with Texas Tech offering immediate play and USC under Lincoln Riley a long-term reboot.
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Florida star quarterback to enter transfer portal
DJ Lagway’s short time with the Florida Gators appeared to be coming to an end.Lagway announced on Monday he intends to enter the transfer portal when it comes in a few weeks. He released a statement on Instagram revealing his decision and thanked his friends, family, coaches and teammates for helping his career with the Gators.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"After much prayer, reflection, and thoughtful consideration, I have …
DJ Lagway's Dad Notes Florida Coaching Failures After QB's Clash With Jon Sumrall
DJ Lagway, Florida Gators DJ Lagway will not play football at the University of Florida in 2026. The former five-star quarterback will transfer out of Gainesville ahead of his junior season. His father posted a series of high school highlights on X after the portal announcement. The clips shined light on the Gators‘ inability to develop his son. Lagway entered his NCAA career with boatloads of hype. He was the top passer in his recruiting class,…
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