It was the Florida Gators’ turn at the podium on Wednesday afternoon in Atlanta during the 2025 SEC media days event, and among the members of the Orange and Blue to take the stage and field questions from the press was starting quarterback DJ Lagway.
The topics on hand ranged from Lagway’s offseason recovery from some nagging injuries to expectations for the upcoming campaign. He also discussed his relationship with the coaches and fellow team members, including fellow SEC media days representatives Jake Slaughter and Caleb Banks.
Below is a look at an abridged transcription from Lagway’s moment in the spotlight at the 2025 SEC media days event, focusing on his responses most germane to the Orange and Blue.
Where are you looking to grow personally — whether a mechanical or mental perspective?
“I’m definitely looking to improve on more coverage recognition and knowing where the defense is going to be and truly knowing their responsibilities and also knowing my teammates’ responsibilities better.”
Last year, LSU came into the Swamp. You basically helped lead them with one good leg. What do you remember about that game?
“I remember that whole week it was a lot of ups and downs mentally, just figuring out what’s the plan going to be, if I’m going to even be able to be out there. But once we hit Thursday, it’s time to lock in — we’ve got to go get this W, doesn’t really matter.
“Playing against a great LSU team, they were good last year. And I’m excited to go to Death Valley this year, and it’s going to be fun.”
What were the most challenging things about getting on the field in the SEC as early in your career as you did?
“I would say the most challenging thing was really just time management, going from being in high school and then going to SEC, big-time college football, it’s a big difference. Especially where I’m from a…
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