Quarterback DJ Lagway has officially made the switch to Baylor after facing difficulties during his time at the University of Florida. Regarded as the No. 3 player in his recruiting class, Lagway entered Florida with high hopes of succeeding Graham Mertz.
After Mertz's injury during the sixth game, Lagway took over as the starter and helped the Gators secure a 5-1 record in their final six games, achieving key wins against ranked opponents.
However, Lagway's second season did not go as planned. He dealt with injuries and experienced setbacks, including a notable loss to South Florida, which marked Florida's first defeat to the Bulls. The situation deteriorated further with a game against LSU where he threw five interceptions, contributing to the Gators' overall disappointing record of 4-8, which resulted in the firing of head coach Billy Napier.
In search of a fresh start, Lagway entered the Transfer Portal and subsequently signed with Baylor, where he will be under the guidance of head coach Dave Aranda. Tim Tebow, a former quarterback at Florida, shared his thoughts on Lagway's transition, expressing that a new environment could help him thrive.
Lagway's debut with Baylor will be against Auburn, a significant game for both him and Coach Aranda as they look to improve from last season's performance. This matchup is set to occur at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, starting at 3:30 PM (ET) on ABC.
