Another day, another major quarterback shakes up the college football landscape. This time, it’s Florida’s DJ Lagway, who’s officially set to enter the transfer portal when it opens on January 2. And make no mistake - this is a name that turns heads.
Lagway brings a compelling mix of raw talent, SEC experience, and untapped upside. Across 24 games in Gainesville, he threw for 4,179 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Those numbers don’t lie - the arm talent is there, and he’s shown flashes of being a game-changer under center. But as with many young QBs, the production came with growing pains.
Turnovers were a recurring issue, and consistency remained elusive.
One game in particular stands out - and not in the way Lagway would hope. In a tough road matchup at Tiger Stadium earlier this fall, LSU’s defense made life miserable for him, picking him off five times in a 20-10 loss. It was the kind of game that can either break a quarterback or become a turning point.
Now, with a fresh start on the table, Lagway enters the portal looking to refine his game - build on the big-play ability and cut down on the mistakes. He’s not a finished product, but he’s got the tools that programs covet: size, arm strength, athleticism, and real SEC reps under his belt.
So the question becomes - is LSU a fit?
It’s an intriguing possibility. LSU’s quarterback room has talent, but adding a player like Lagway could elevate the competition and bring a new dynamic to the offense.
He’s already faced SEC defenses, he’s taken his lumps, and he’s shown he can bounce back. For a program looking to stay in the national spotlight and reload rather than rebuild, a player like Lagway could be a calculated swing with high upside.
Of course, nothing’s guaranteed in the portal era. But when a quarterback with Lagway’s profile becomes available, you can bet the phones start ringing. And for LSU - who already gave him a harsh welcome once this season - the idea of bringing him into the fold might be worth more than just a passing thought.