One of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the country started the 2023 season with a bang last night.
Willis (Texas) five-star quarterback DJ Lagway scored eight touchdowns The 52:21 victory of his team on Friday on the road via Rudder (Texas). Lagway (6-foot-2, 225 pounds) finished the game with a 21/23 line for 436 yards, eight touchdowns (7 passes, 1 rushing) and a 169.8 QB rate. What’s even more impressive is that Lawgay’s stats were only in one half.
Here are some highlights.
Composite 5⭐️ QB and Florida signing DJ Lagway had FIVE touchdowns (four passes, 1 rushing) in the 1st quarter alone 🏈 in his season openerpic.twitter.com/AfHHqAtLeR
— 247Sports (@247Sports) August 26, 2023
Tom Brady has 7 Super Bowls.
DJ Lagway has 7 touchdowns in one half. pic.twitter.com/1DASTDNax0
— Harrison (@Harrison954_) August 26, 2023
Composite 5⭐️ QB and Florida sign DJ Lagway who caused a stir at his season opener tonight 😳
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-8 total touchdowns (7 passes, 1 rushing)Willis (TX.) beats Rudder 52-21 🏈pic.twitter.com/IrQJYm2OF6
— 247Sports (@247Sports) August 26, 2023
The biggest beneficiary of Lagway’s great play was Wildcats wide receiver Debruan Hampton, who had five catches, 121 yards and three goals. Next week, Willis meets Temple, Texas at home on Friday night.
For next season, Lagway has committed to Florida and is the third-best recruit in a packed 2024 vintage, currently ranking third nationally.
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