GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway looked rusty, but a swarming defense and overmatched season-opening opponent allowed the sophomore star to find his footing as the Gators’ ran away from Long Island University .

During a 55-0 win Saturday night in the Swamp, Florida dispatched of its only pushover on an otherwise treacherous 2025 schedule despite a lukewarm start by Lagway and several key players out with injuries , including veteran defensive tackle Caleb Banks and true freshman receiver Dallas Wilson.

“He can play better a little bit forced a few things, but that was his first scrimmage if you think about it,” coach Billy Napier said of Lagway, who recently return from a calf injury. “He’ll get in his rhythm. He’ll he’ll continue to get better. You saw him get better

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