Florida football head coach Billy Napier offered an update on quarterback DJ Lagway’s status for the Gators’ upcoming game against the Texas Longhorns.
Lagway, who had injured his left hamstring against the Georgia Bulldogs, has been practicing this week and is trying his best to be able to play on Saturday.
“He (Lagway) wants to try and find a pathway to make this work,” Napier said about Lagway during Wednesday’s press conference. “It’s touch-and-go. Look, the guy is giving it his best shot.”
Redshirt freshman Aidan Warner has been preparing this week as if he’d be the starting quarterback just in case Lagway isn’t ready to go.
According to Napier, Warner has shown steady improvement in practice as he might have to potentially step up in a larger role for the Gators.
“He’s (Warner) gotten a little better each day,” Napier said about Warner this week. “It’s been great for DJ (Lagway) to be able to practice a little bit as well.”
Both quarterbacks’ readiness will be important as Florida looks to play well against one of their toughest opponents this season, and Napier seems pleased with the strides they’re making in practice.
Whether it’s Lagway or Warner, the Gators are working hard to ensure they’re prepared for the Longhorns on Saturday.
What’s next for the Gators?
Florida will go on the road and face the Texas Longhorns in Austin, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 9. Kickoff is set for noon ET and will be broadcast on ABC.
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