(DJ Lagway) , what is the story behind this trend in Social Media today?
06-09-2026
DJ Lagway, the former five-star Florida Gators quarterback who transferred to Baylor this offseason, is trending because of his highly anticipated Baylor debut today against Auburn in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. cbssports.comThe game is underway (currently in the second quarter as of recent updates), with mixed early results: Lagway has shown flashes of his talent with solid passing yards (around 150-165 yards on high completion percentage in some reports) but also committed turnovers, including a fumble recovered by Auburn and an interception by Jared Smith. He’s also dealing with a heavily taped/braced right ankle injury that has drawn comments. Auburn holds a lead (updates have shown 3-0 or 10-0). baylorbears.comThis comes after a recent viral interview quote from Lagway reflecting on his tough 2025 season at Florida. He recalled his mom telling him “God’s got you,” to which he replied, “I think God forgot about me.” The comment, shared widely by reporters like Ross Dellenger, highlighted the pressure, injuries, and inconsistency he faced after arriving as a top recruit (Heisman hype early on, then high interceptions). Transferring to Baylorhis father’s alma mater in his home state of Texaswas framed as a “reset” with family closer and more freedom in the offense. @BleacherReportLagway was the No. 1 dual-threat QB in the 2024 class. After two seasons at Florida (4,179 passing yards, 28 TDs, 23 INTs across 24 games), he entered the portal in December 2025 and committed to Baylor in January 2026 as their highest-rated recruit ever. Expectations were high for a bounce-back, with national media calling him a top boom-or-bust player this year. Live social media reactions today mix praise for big throws with criticism over the turnovers and injury, tying back to his Florida struggles.