"Billy Napier doesn’t sound too confident on this injury situation": CFB fans react to Florida HC sharing new update on QB DJ Lagway's injury

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier provided a significant update on starting quarterback DJ Lagway's availability status on August 25. During a press conference, he confirmed that Lagway is fit and ready to play with the team this year.

He said:

"DJ has been a 100% participant in practice here for several days...I think he gets better everyday. I think he's having a lot of fun playing football and competeing. I think he's smiling a lot more often now, so, I think he truly enjoys practice and preparing."

Despite the positive news, fans flocked to the internet, thinking Billy Napier wasn't confident when he updated Lagway's injury status. They said:

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Billy Napier said that Florida will revamp their game plan for QB DJ Lagway

After a season plagued by injury, QB DJ Lagway will gear up to lead the Florida Gators this season. He experienced multiple blows during the offseason, including a shoulder and lower-body injury in the spring and a calf issue in fall camp requiring him to wear a boot. Despite that, Napier confirmed his 100% participation and also revealed that the team had made some changes to their game plan.

“I think I probably wouldn’t say those things publicly, you know.' Napier said. "Obviously, you’re thinking the right way. There’s some gamesmanship to that part. But in general, I don’t know we’re going to disclose our game plan, but I do think it is what it is at this point.”

The Gators open the 2025 season against low-tier LIU, which should be a gentle introduction to the season for Lagway and the offense.

DJ Lagway has been the Gators' starter since 2024 after Graham Mertz sustained an injury. The QB completed nearly 60% of his passes for 1,915 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.