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Gators offer important DJ Lagway update ahead of opener

DJ Lagway has been at the center of most conversations regarding Florida Gators -- but not just because he's the starting quarterback.

The rising sophomore didn't throw during portions of spring and summer with a shoulder injury and was sidelined for early sections of training camp with a calf strain.

Now five days out from the Gators' season opener against Long Island University, there's a definitive answer regarding Lagway's health and availability.

Florida coach Billy Napier says QB DJ Lagway has been a 100% participant in practice this week and will start Saturday vs.