DJ Lagway’s electrifying first collegiate start leads Florida past Samford

Photos from the second half as the Florida Gators host the Samford Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffiin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. September 7th, 2024. Gator Country Photo by David Bowie.“DJ Lagway, DJ Lagway, DJ Lagway,” chants were heard loud and clear at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium throughout Florida’s dominant 45-7 win over Samford in week two.

“I was chanting with them,” sophomore receiver Eugene Wilson said postgame.

True freshman quarterback DJ Lagway was the talk of the town this week in Gainesville. The former No.1 QB in the 2023 class made his first collegiate start on Saturday night vs Samford and passed with flying colors.

Lagway completed 18 of 25 passes for 456 yards and three…