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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will be a “game-time decision” for the Gators’ matchup with No. 5 Texas on Saturday, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Nakos noted that playing against the Longhorns is “important” to the Texas native.
Lagway suffered a hamstring injury during a three-yard run in the second quarter of Florida’s 34-20 loss to No. 2 Georgia in Week 10. He wasn’t able to put any weight on his leg and was subsequently carted off the field.
It initially appeared as if he’d miss significant time when the injury occurred, especially when he returned to the sideline in the second half with his leg in a brace and using crutches.
Gators head coach Billy Napier provided some optimism when speaking to reporters on Monday, though.
“The good news is we have positive information on that front,” Napier said, via Nakos. “We do think that the injury is less significant. We do think there’s a pathway for recovery and a return.”
“He’s been doing well so far this morning, so we have not completely ruled him out, and I think a lot of that will be to be determined as we move our way throughout the week,” he added.
Lagway practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday and was listed as questionable heading into Saturday’s contest on the SEC availability report.
The true freshman dealt with some inconsistency after replacing quarterback Graham Mertz, who opened the season as the Gators’ starting signal-caller before suffering a torn ACL on Oct. 12.
In eight appearances, Lagway has completed 60.9 percent of his passes for 1,071 yards and six touchdowns as well as five interceptions. He’s also picked up 114 rush yards on 37 attempts.
If he’s unable to suit up against Texas, walk-on Aidan Warner will start in his place. Warner struggled against a tough Bulldogs secondary after replacing Lagway, finishing 7-of-22 for 66 yards and an interception.
Lagway’s status should become more clear as Saturday’s SEC matchup draws closer, with kickoff at 12 p.m. ET.
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