TAMPA — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway was not feeling exactly MVP-worthy. A true freshman already with plenty of hardware, including 2023 Gatorade Football Player of the Year while at Willis (Texas) High,

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway wraps up his true freshman campaign by taking home the Gasparilla Bowl MVP. Congratulations to the 2024 @UnionHomeMtg Gasparilla Bowl MVP, DJ Lagway. The @GatorsFB true freshman QB put on a dominant performance and helped the Gators take home the treasure. pic.twitter.com/wRs0n3P4dy

Florida football capped off the 2024 campaign with a 33-8 win over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl, finishing with an 8-5 record this season. The Gators cruised to a victory in Tampa, but freshman quarterback DJ Lagway wasn’t pleased with his showing and plans to get right to work this offseason.