DJ Lagway: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 23

The Biggest Decision Coach Aranda Got Right vs. LA Tech and What it Means Moving Forward

With Big 12 play starting this Saturday against Colorado, speculation abounds. Will Colorado be able to bounce back from the whooping that Northwestern put on them?

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 21

Bowl Projection Roundup: Baylor Football vs. Florida Gators Would be a Highly Anticipated Game

The Baylor Bears are coming off a 36-19 win over LA Tech in Week 3 and Dave Aranda's team is sitting at 2-1 on the season. The Bears are going to get Big 12 play started this weekend as Baylor will host Colorado, which just got toasted by Northwestern this past weekend.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 21

DJ Lagway and multiple injured players expected to return for Colorado vs. Baylor

The Baylor Bears will soon have their starting quarterback and one of their top receivers back in the fold. On Monday, head coach Dave Aranda said he expects DJ Lagway and multiple other players to return from injury for this Saturday's matchup with the Colorado Buffaloes.

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College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 20

Colorado Buffaloes Walloped by Northwestern; Can Baylor Exploit The Same Weaknesses in Week 4?

Baylor will play its first Big 12 game against Colorado this Saturday the 26th as the final home game in a three game stretch. Colorado just got blown out on the road against Northwestern 41-7, and showed a few areas where Baylor may be able to exploit for their own gain.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 19

6 Baylor Players OUT against Louisiana Tech

In less than two hours, the Baylor Bears (1-1) return to action against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (also 1-1). Once again, the Baylor Bears will take the field without starting quarterback DJ Lagway, who will miss the contest due to his ankle sprain.

Preview: Baylor Bears Football vs Louisiana Tech

One more week until conference play begins. The Baylor Bears are 1-1 after a win in last week’s tuneup game against Prairie View A&M. This week, the Bears have a different test with Louisiana Tech.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 18

Four Predictions for Baylor Bears vs. Louisiana Tech

Baylor Football remains without their big offseason addition, DJ Lagway, who suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 against Auburn but is expected to make a full recovery soon.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 18

EXCLUSIVE: DJ Lagway 'Definitely' to Return by Big 12 Play, Will Showcase 'His Brand of Football'

The Baylor Bears might take the field without starting quarterback DJ Lagway this weekend, but his injury-related absence shouldn't extend beyond that game.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 17

Report: Baylor QB DJ Lagway (ankle) will miss La. Tech game

Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury Saturday when the Bears face Louisiana Tech, ESPN reported on Thursday.

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Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 17

Baylor hopeful DJ Lagway can play in final tuneup vs. La. Tech

Baylor coach Dave Aranda wants his team to become harder to beat. For the Bears, that starts with eliminating self-inflicted mistakes before entering Big 12 play.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / September 12

7 Baylor Players OUT against Prairie View A&M, including DJ Lagway

The Baylor Bears will kick off their 2026 home opener against the Prairie View A&M Panthers in less than two hours. While few expect the visitors to put up much of a fight -- Disney banished the broadcast to its over-the-top ESPN+ service -- injuries can quickly level the playing field.

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Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / September 11

Baylor QB DJ Lagway to Miss Week 2 Matchup: Report

Baylor will reportedly be without starting quarterback DJ Lagway for its Week 2 matchup against Prairie View A&M. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Lagway is not expected to play on Saturday as he continues to recover from the ankle injury he suffered in Baylor’s 17-16 loss to Auburn in Week 1.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 11

Report: Baylor rules out QB DJ Lagway (ankle)

With starting quarterback DJ Lagway out Saturday due to an ankle injury sustained in the season opener, Nate Bennett will make his first career start against Prairie View A&M, ESPN reported on Friday.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / September 10

The Baylor OL Sold on New QB DJ Lagway

The Baylor Bears tagged Florida quarterback transfer DJ Lagway as “day-to-day” following an ankle sprain he sustained during the Auburn loss last week, but the injury hasn’t dampened the favor of his teammates – much the opposite.

Auburn DC DJ Durkin preaching defensive connection after Baylor win

Auburn football's defense was able to keep the Tigers in position pick up a win over Baylor throughout its week one matchup. The Tigers achieved this despite Baylor's starting quarterback DJ Lagway making some head-turning throws at times throughout the matchup.

College Football News / TWSN / September 7

DJ Lagway’s Week 2 Status Comes Into Focus After Ankle Injury

After suffering a loss in Week 1 to Auburn, the Baylor Bears now turn their attention to Week 2 of the college football season. For their second game, it will be their home opener which is against Prairie View A&M.

College Football News / Touchdown Auburn / September 7

How Auburn knew Eric Winters would step up in the clutch

The Auburn Tigers were confident that Eric Winters would rise to the occasion before he made the game-sealing tackle that rock Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday in Atlanta.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5

Former Gators QB DJ Lagway found out the hard way that the grass isn’t always greener

Things didn’t get off on the right foot for DJ Lagway in his first start at Baylor DJ Lagway’s departure from the Florida Gators was one of the biggest storylines of the offseason, and his debut with the Baylor Bears on Saturday against the Auburn Tigers gave fans of both programs exactly what they expected.

College Football News / TWSN / September 5

DJ Lagway’s Florida Confession Shows Why He Needed Baylor

As DJ Lagway gets set to enter his first game with Baylor since transferring from Florida, it comes with an entirely new level of meaning for Lagway after his recent admission.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 3

‘I think God forgot me’ — Former Gators QB DJ Lagway had strong words about his former program and head coach

It was far from an easy situation for the Florida Gators last year, and it was the hardest on quarterback DJ Lagway. The Florida Gators are set to start a new era under Jon Sumrall on Saturday night when they face the Florida Atlantic Owls.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 2

Auburn vs. Baylor Preview And Prediction

There might not be another player I’m more interested to watch this weekend than DJ Lagway. We already know about the talent. Now we find out whether a fresh start can finally unlock it.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

Five under-the-radar college football games to watch in Week 1

The first full weekend of the college football season brings 91 games from Thursday through Monday. Here are five that are flying under the radar.

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Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / August 31

Auburn preparing to face best version of DJ Lagway

Auburn is gearing up to face the best version of DJ Lagway Saturday when the Tigers open the season against Baylor in Atlanta. Lagway transferred from Florida to Baylor after the 2025 season.