GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway “is on a mission” after a tepid season opener .

The rest of coach Billy Napier’s Gators also push to make significant progress when USF visits the Swamp .

Despite a 55-0 rout of FCS foe Long Island University in Week 1, No. 13 UF could use a Week 2 jump as the level of competition intensifies.

“This will be our first true challenge here,” Napier said.

Even so, USF is a 17.5-point underdog despite a surprising 34-7 season-opening win against No. 25 Boise State.

The Bulls should be no pushover. But third-year coach Alex Golesh’s squad will effectively be Gators’ final chance to improve offensive efficiency, refine roles and give first-year players experience.

On Sept. 13, Florida travels to No. 3 LSU followed by a Sept. 20 date at

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