No. 15 Florida Football Shuts Out LIU 55-0 With QB Lagway Throwing 3 TDs

The Florida Gators football team opened their season with a dominant 55-0 win over Long Island University, playing a disciplined game with no penalties or turnovers. Starting quarterback DJ Lagway, despite showing early rust due to injury setbacks and limited offseason reps, threw for three touchdowns and surpassed 2,000 career passing yards, though he expressed a desire to improve his performance. Backup quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. impressed in the second half, solidifying his role and demonstrating strong passing skills. The team's defense contributed two takeaways that led to 14 points, highlighting a well-rounded team effort. Coach Billy Napier acknowledged areas for improvement, particularly in supporting Lagway and achieving more crisp execution. Freshman receivers Vernell Brown III and J. Michael Sturdivant are new targets for Lagway as he continues to develop chemistry with the receiving corps.