Billy Napier says DJ Lagway’s injury is “less significant” than the Gators anticipated and there’s a chance for a return on Saturday vs. Texas.

Florida Gators freshman quarterback DJ Lagway was carted off the field with a hamstring injury during Saturday's 34-20 loss to Georgia.

Like most of Gator Nation, Billy Napier struggled to explain the countless injuries suffered by Florida ahead of and throughout the rivalry game against Georgia on Saturday, but the Gators head coach remained adamant that he was proud of his team and the effort they

Florida football might have a silver linning this season, after head coach Billy Napier announced positive progress on DJ Lagway.

For Florida, the program lacks experience in Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium. The last time the two programs played in Austin was in 1939, where Texas won 12-0. Florida’s 0-2-1 all-time record against Texas, including the most recent 26-0 shutout in Gainesville in 1940, underscores the challenge awaiting them this Saturday.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, who left Saturday's game vs. the Georgia Bulldogs in the first half and was on crutches afterward, hasn't been ruled out vs. Texas yet due to the injury being less of a concern than feared.

Florida coach Billy Napier told reporters Monday that quarterback DJ Lagway's injury is not as significant as feared.

Florida had a chance to pull off one of the most stunning upsets of the season against Georgia in Jacksonville on Saturday night, but its efforts were hampered by an injury to quarterback DJ Lagway late in the first half.