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Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jordan Allen (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The initial SEC availability report for Florida football’s matchup with the LSU Tigers was released on Wednesday night, and the list of injuries is lengthy for the Gators.
The Gators, who are aiming to bounce back and keep bowl eligibility hopes alive, face significant questions regarding the availability of several key players.
Quarterback DJ Lagway is currently listed as “questionable” for this weekend’s game. The freshman missed last week’s game against Texas due to a left hamstring injury but head coach Billy Napier is optimistic regarding Lagway’s progress.
“He’s (Lagway) been able to practice,” Napier said during Wednesday’s press conference. “He’s getting closer and closer to getting prepared to play.”
Another player listed as “questionable” is running back Montrell Johnson Jr. who has been dealing with a lower-body injury that has kept him out of action for several weeks. Napier labeled the senior as “day-to-day”.
Others listed as “questionable” are receiver Elijhah Badger and offensive lineman Damieon George Jr.
Flipping to defense, a key player that the Gators will be without against the Tigers on Saturday is linebacker Grayson Howard. Howard has been officially ruled “out” for this weekend’s contest and with his injury, it will certainly test the depth of the linebacker position for Florida.
You can view the full SEC availability report here.
Up next for the Gators
The Gators host the Tigers in college football’s Week 12 on Saturday, Nov. 16. The SEC matchup will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC.
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Publish date : 2024-11-14 01:40:59
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