GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is “ready to play,” coach Billy Napier said Thursday on his weekly radio show. Napier removed Lagway from the team's injury report and penciled him in to start against No. 21 LSU in the Swamp on Saturday.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will return from his hamstring injury to play against LSU, Billy Napier said. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by Waste Pro.

Billy Napier confirmed DJ Lagway's status on Thursday ahead of the Gators' matchup against the No. 21-ranked LSU Tigers.

That set off the message board rumor mill that the word "changes" means the end of Napier as both head coach and play-caller for the Florida Gators in 2025. It could happen. But I would also respond with a quote from the esteemed Spanish philosopher George Santayana, "those that ignore history are doomed to repeat it."

The 2021 college football coaching carousel was one of the most chaotic in the sport's history. It's hard to find another cycle with as many big names shuffling between major programs. LSU and Florida were both involved.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, who is recovering from a strained left hamstring, practiced for the third consecutive day and is hopeful he'll play against No. 22 LSU.