Florida Releases Injury Report for Texas Matchup

The Florida Gators are gearing up to take on the Texas Longhorns in Week 11. The Gators have been preparing for this uphill battle, despite the question of starting quarterback still looming.

Freshman quarterback Dj Lagway suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter against Georgia in Week 10. Leaving the third-string QB, Aidan Warner, to come in and finish the game. Warner completed just 7 of 22 passes for 66 yards, one interception and zero touchdowns. 

In a press conference on Wednesday, Florida head coach Billy Napier said Lagway’s progress has been “touch-and-go,” but the young quarterback “wants to go this week.” 

The QB is listed as “questionable” in Florida’s SEC-mandated availability report released on Wednesday.

The SEC’s version of the NFL’s injury report is the availability report. Here’s what Florida’s looks like heading into this weekend’s game against Texas. 

The Report

The Gators (4-4) are only two sleeps away from a road matchup against the Longhorns (7-1). Wednesday night, Florida’s weekly availability report was released. 

The availability report replaces the traditional depth chart for the remainder of the season, per Napier.

DJ Lagway listed as Questionable on Wednesday's Availability Report pic.twitter.com/LcotdsvX7d

— Inside the Gators (@InsideTheGators) November 7, 2024

Both the Longhorns’ and Gators’ availability reports were released Wednesday evening, and both will be updated on Thursday and Friday night. As well as at least 90 minutes before the noon kickoff on Saturday. 

Florida’s Availability Report as of Wednesday: 

Players listed as “Out”:

• QB Graham Mertz (Season-ending ACL tear)
• RB Treyaun Webb
• WR Kahleil Jackson (Season-ending ACL injury)
• WR Eugene Wilson III (Season-ending hip injury)
• OL Devon Manuel
• DL Jamari Lyons (Season-ending broken ankle)
• DB Ja’Keem Jackson
• DB Jason Marshall Jr. (Season-ending shoulder injury)
• DB Devin Moore
• DB Asa Turner

Players listed as “Questionable”:

• QB DJ Lagway
• RB Montrell Johnson Jr.
• WR Elijhah Badger
• OL Damieon George Jr.
• DL Cam Jackson
• DB Dijon Johnson

Saturday Scaries

Unfortunately for the Gators, Texas’ defense isn’t likely to be any easier to contend with. The Longhorns have the No.1 defense in the country, allowing just 11.5 points per game. 

Texas is also coming off a BYE week this past weekend.

It’s the first season for Texas in the SEC, and the first time these two teams have met since 1940. The game will broadcast on ABC and will kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday.