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Ole Miss Coach Kiffin Praises Talented Florida QB Lagway Ahead of Matchup
11 Nov
Summary
- Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin impressed by Florida QB DJ Lagway's talent
- Lagway played well against Ole Miss in 2024, passing for 180 yards, 2 TDs
- Florida has struggled this season, but Kiffin expects a tough challenge
As the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels (9-1, 5-1 SEC) prepare to host the struggling Florida Gators (3-5, 2-5) on November 15, head coach Lane Kiffin is not taking the Gators lightly. Kiffin has been particularly impressed by Florida's talented quarterback, DJ Lagway.
Lagway, a former five-star recruit, played well against Ole Miss in 2024, passing for 180 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Florida's 24-17 win over the Rebels. Kiffin acknowledged that Lagway "played great" against his team last year and poses a significant challenge with his elite arm and running ability.
Despite Florida's recent 38-7 loss to Kentucky, where Lagway threw three interceptions and was benched, Kiffin believes that was an outlier performance. The Ole Miss coach expects the Gators to be a formidable opponent, noting that they were ahead of No. 5 Georgia in the fourth quarter just two weeks ago and beat No. 10 Texas earlier this season.
Kiffin emphasized that Lagway is a microcosm of the Gators' roster, which is "extremely talented" across most position groups. The Ole Miss coach is focused on containing Lagway and the Gators' offense as his team looks to secure a strong finish to the regular season.
