Florida QB DJ Lagway’s Sudden Switch to Baylor Sparks Questions: What Changed in the Transfer Drama?

DJ Lagway’s collegiate journey is taking an intriguing turn, as the former Florida quarterback has now locked in with Baylor. Though he initially pledged his commitment to the Bears on January 8, Lagway kept the door ajar, weighing his options amid a swirl of transfer portal rumors and visits—including a notable trip to Ole Miss. The gridiron saga unfolds against a backdrop of coaching changes and eligibility challenges for various quarterbacks around the country. Lagway’s move to Baylor isn’t just another transfer; it represents a fresh opportunity for both player and program, especially as the Bears aim to rebound under Dave Aranda’s guidance following a tough 2025 campaign. The ex-Gator’s stats from last season reveal flashes of potential alongside moments of struggle, but now, a new chapter beckons. If you’re keen to dive deeper into this developing story and what it could mean for Baylor’s offense and beyond, here’s where you want to go next. LEARN MORE

Ex-Florida QB DJ Lagway is officially going to Baylor.

Lagway committed to the Bears on Jan. 8, but had kept his options open. According to multiple reports, he is signing with the school.

Lagway visited Ole Miss just days after he committed to Baylor. The Rebels could be in search of a QB if Trinidad Chambliss is unsuccessful in his legal attempt to get a sixth year of eligibility. The NCAA has denied Chambliss the opportunity to play in 2026 and he recently filed a lawsuit against the governing body in Mississippi court.

The former Gator was then mentioned as a possibility at Duke after QB Darian Mensah entered the transfer portal before it closed on Friday. Mensah has been linked to Miami after he announced his intention to transfer. Miami QB Carson Beck is out of eligibility after Monday night’s national championship game against Indiana.

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Lagway transferred from Florida after the Gators fired coach Billy Napier during the 2025 season and hired former Tulane coach Jon Sumrall. The former four-star recruit took over as Florida’s starter as a freshman in 2024 following Graham Mertz’s season-ending injury and started all 12 of Florida’s games in 2025.

A season ago, Lagway was 213-of-337 passing for 2,264 yards and 16 TDs with 14 interceptions. Ten of those picks came in three games as he threw five interceptions in a 20-10 Week 3 loss to LSU, two in a 23-21 win over Mississippi State just before Napier was fired and three more in a 38-7 road loss at Kentucky.

Baylor is in dire need of a bounce-back season under coach Dave Aranda. The school retained Aranda for the 2026 season after going 5-7 in 2025. It was the fourth losing season in Aranda’s six seasons at the school. The team has won 20 games across the other two seasons.