So long as the latest ailment remains a relatively minor issue, Lagway should be back on the field well in advance of Florida's Week 1 game against Long Island. The Gators may go as Lagway goes this fall; a healthy version could make them a darkhorse contender to reach the SEC Championship Game.

Florida football coach Billy Napier is looking to ramp up the intensity as competition looms in the second week of fall practice.

Florida football QB DJ Lagway made his preseason camp debut after a calf strain, but the Gators are taking no chances with their star quarterback.