GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida quarterback DJ Lagway wore a walking boot earlier this week, but coach Billy Napier said Wednesday his foot injury was “no issue at all.”
Napier said Lagway is “100%” despite getting stepped on during the Gators’ 26-7 nonconference loss at Miami last Saturday.
Rumors swirled about Lagway’s injury, with some even suggesting he was considering opting out of the season while the Gators (1-3, 0-1 Southeastern Conference) try to regroup amid a three-game losing streak.
“It’s comical,” Napier said. “The kid has been back in here since Sunday, working his butt off. Monday, yesterday, had a really good day. We can’t control that outside narrative, obviously, but he’s just fine. He’s been in the building just like he’s on the staff, so he’s been back to work. And certainly, yeah, that’s a total myth that’s out there.”
Lagway has completed 67.5% of his passes for 690 yards with five touchdowns and six interceptions this year after taking over as the starter last fall midway through his freshman season. He missed most of the offseason and preseason camp while recovering from core muscle surgery, a sore shoulder and a strained left calf.