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12/15 16:54 CST Oft-injured Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal amid
coaching change
Oft-injured Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal amid coaching change
By The Associated Press
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal.
Lagway announced his intentions on social media Monday, saying "I am truly
grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an incredible program
here at the University of Florida."
The oft-injured Lagway completed 63% of his passes this season for 2,264 yards
with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He also ran for 136 yards and a score.
He missed most of the offseason program while recovering from core-muscle
surgery, a sore throwing arm and a strained calf. He also missed time in 2024
with a hamstring injury.
The Gators (4-8) fired coach Billy Napier in October, raising speculation about
Lagway's future. They hired Tulane's Jon Sumrall to replace Napier, who
recruited Lagway out of Willis, Texas, and Sumrall will go in a different
direction at the all-important QB position.
Lagway looked like a potential star as a freshman at Florida, going 6-1 as a
starter. But he seemed out of sorts as a sophomore --- evidenced by sloppy
mechanics and a clear lack of confidence in the pocket.
Lagway also was due to make more than $3 million in 2026 at Florida and made
millions already through name, image and likeness deals with Gatorade, Jordan
Brand, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini Orlando, T-Mobile, Beats by Dre, Chipotle and
others.
His value as a brand ambassador seemed to take a hit in Gainesville. He now
will look for a fresh start elsewhere.
He thanked family, friends, teammates, coaches, training staff and "every
member of the Florida community" in his goodbye message.
Another QB hitting the portal Another quarterback will be looking for a new home. According to multiple media outlets, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola plans to enter the portal. Raiola was one of the top national recruits coming out of high school in Buford, Georgia, in 2023, and the highest-ranked player to sign with the Cornhuskers. His father, Dominic Raiola, was a standout center at Nebraska, and uncle Donovan Raiola was the team's offensive line coach for four years before getting fired Dec. 6. Dylan Raiola started all 22 games since his arrival. He threw for 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games this season before he broke his leg against Southern California on Nov. 1.
Sorsby moves on from Cincinnati Cincinnati junior quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced on social media that he is entering the portal. He could also declare for the NFL draft. Sorsby passed for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also ran for 580 yards and nine TDs. The Bearcats were 7-1 before dropping their final four games. Coach Scott Satterfield said Monday that senior Brady Lichtenberg and freshman Samaj Jones will both see action in the Liberty Bowl against Navy on Jan. 2. "They're excited for the opportunity. Both of those guys have practice well throughout the season, they just haven't played a whole lot. So this will be their opportunity to go out there and make some plays for us. I'm excited to see what they can do," Satterfield said. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here and here (AP News mobile app). AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
Another QB hitting the portal Another quarterback will be looking for a new home. According to multiple media outlets, Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola plans to enter the portal. Raiola was one of the top national recruits coming out of high school in Buford, Georgia, in 2023, and the highest-ranked player to sign with the Cornhuskers. His father, Dominic Raiola, was a standout center at Nebraska, and uncle Donovan Raiola was the team's offensive line coach for four years before getting fired Dec. 6. Dylan Raiola started all 22 games since his arrival. He threw for 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games this season before he broke his leg against Southern California on Nov. 1.
Sorsby moves on from Cincinnati Cincinnati junior quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced on social media that he is entering the portal. He could also declare for the NFL draft. Sorsby passed for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also ran for 580 yards and nine TDs. The Bearcats were 7-1 before dropping their final four games. Coach Scott Satterfield said Monday that senior Brady Lichtenberg and freshman Samaj Jones will both see action in the Liberty Bowl against Navy on Jan. 2. "They're excited for the opportunity. Both of those guys have practice well throughout the season, they just haven't played a whole lot. So this will be their opportunity to go out there and make some plays for us. I'm excited to see what they can do," Satterfield said. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here and here (AP News mobile app). AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
