‘Continue to keep going’: Lagway, Baugh look ahead as dismal 2025 season nears end
By Max Bernstein | Nov. 24The 2025 season has been a nightmare for Florida football, but the program's leaders have remained positive amidst the chaos.
The 2025 season has been a nightmare for Florida football, but the program's leaders have remained positive amidst the chaos.
Immediately after their lackluster performance against Kentucky, the Florida Gators look to stun No. 7 Ole Miss on the road.
The Ole Miss coach is the favorite to take over the Florida vacancy if he chooses to leave
In a game where two 3-5 teams looked for glimpses of resilience and affirmations of progress on Saturday, the Gators continued to struggle in the ‘middle eight’ and were outscored 14-0 by Kentucky in the final four minutes of the second quarter.
After throwing three interceptions, DJ Lagway was taken out of the game for true freshman quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. in Florida's 38-7 loss to Kentucky Nov. 8.
Redshirt senior defensive lineman Caleb Banks and freshman receiver Vernell Brown III are expected to return Saturday against No. 20 Tennessee.
Interim coach Billy Gonzales confirmed Monday DJ Lagway will maintain his position as Florida’s starting quarterback despite being benched against Kentucky.
Expectations were high for DJ Lagway to improve on his stellar 2024. He entered this season with top-10 Heisman Trophy odds at the center of a Florida team with playoff aspirations.
The Florida redshirt sophomore wide receiver burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2023, pacing the Gators in receiving touchdowns (6) while racking up 538 yards through the air.
Florida hadn’t lost a game to Tennessee at home since 2003.
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The Gators look to extend their home win streak against the Volunteers to 11 games Saturday.
The Gators running back has quietly been one of the top rushers in the SEC.
The Gators failed to keep up with the Rebels in the second half, surrendering 538 total yards.
Florida's top interior defensive lineman has appeared in just one game this season.