During Wednesday’s SEC teleconference, head coach Billy Napier explained that Lagway’s attention to detail helps put him in a position to succeed.

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

GAINESVILLE — 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 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.

Florida's DJ Lagway is expected to return from a one-game absence due to a leg injury and start Saturday against LSU.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will return against No. 22 LSU after missing one game with a hamstring injury, Gators coach Billy Napier announced on his weekly radio show. 247Sport

Florida football could receive a massive boost for its home game vs. No. 22 LSU on Saturday as coach Billy Napier announced DJ Lagway would be available to play

Florida Gators star freshman quarterback DJ Lagway is set to return to the starting lineup on Saturday when the program hosts No. 21 LSU in Gainesville, Gators head coach Billy Napier announced on Thursday night.

Earlier in the season, calls for highly-touted freshman quarterback DJ Lagway to see the field were mostly out of curiosity. The Florida Gators had a returning veteran starter in Graham Mertz, but the promise of Lagway couldn't be ignored.