As Florida heads into a pivotal showdown with LSU, needing two wins to reach bowl eligibility still, all eyes are on the status of quarterback DJ Lagway. Lagway suffered a hamstring injury in a loss to Georgia and missed last week’s contest against Texas.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, who is recovering from a strained left hamstring, practiced for the third consecutive day and is hopeful he'll play against No. 22 LSU.

“He’s getting closer and closer to getting ready to play,” Napier said. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway scrambles for yards Nov. 2 against Georgia prior to injuring his left hamstring. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Veteran defensive back Trikweze ...

Florida coach Billy Napier provided an injury update on QB DJ Lagway ahead of its matchup with LSU. Our LSU football coverage is brought to you in part by Waste Pro.

Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is able to work out more and coach Billy Napier says staff members “felt good about what we saw."

Florida football freshman QB DJ Lagway, who was carted off the field with a hamstring pull vs UGA, is questionable for Saturday's game at No. 5 Texas

Obviously, our situation is a little bit different, but we’re going to do what we need to do to manage DJ in his injury situation.” If Lagway can't play against the Tigers, walk-on and Yale transfer Aidan Warner would make his second straight start.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday despite a strained left hamstring. The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) officially listed Lagway as questionable to play at No. 5 Texas (7-1, 3-1) on Saturday.

All signs point towards Lagway suiting up on Saturday night in Gainesville. A dual-threat that has proven to be effective in his true freshman campaign, the LSU Tigers will be pre