DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018
By MARK LONG
Published - Nov 16, 2024, 09:07 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:21 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With two defenders closing in and a strained left hamstring to protect, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's only option was to step up and let it fly.
Lagway's 36-yard completion to Elijhah Badger was a thing of beauty and arguably the most important play in Florida's season. It set up Ja'Kobi Jackson's 1-yard scoring run and put the Gators ahead for good in the fourth quarter of a 27-16 victory over suddenly reeling No. 21 LSU on Saturday.
“Elite play,” Florida coach Billy Napier said. “God blessed that young man.”
Lagway returned after missing most of Florida's last two games and delivered enough clutch plays for the Gators to earn their first series victory since 2018.
