Florida football ’s 2025 season is spiraling. At 1-3, the Gators are staring at a brutal schedule while dealing with their most pressing question yet: what to do with quarterback DJ Lagway.

Once billed as a Heisman contender, Lagway’s year has been marred by turnovers, sacks, and now a walking boot. The uncertainty has triggered speculation across Gainesville and beyond about whether Florida should sit him, or even redshirt him , to preserve his long-term value.

Head coach Billy Napier , however, is shutting that conversation down.

Pete Nakos of On3 posted on X that Napier clarified Lagway’s status: “He’s fine. He got stepped on in the game on Saturday.”

Zach Goodall of Swamp247 added that Napier called the chatter about Lagway possibly opting out to redshirt “comical.” The co

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