With DJ Lagway's status for the rest of the season to be determined, walk-on transfer Aidan Warner becomes the Florida Gators starting quarterback for the time being.
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Aidan Warner never expected to see the field when he arrived at the University of Florida as a walk-on transfer from Yale. After injuries to Graham Mertz and now DJ Lagway, he becomes the, which required him to be carted off the field and Napier described as "pretty significant," Warner quarterbacked the Gator offense the rest of the way. He finished 7-for-22 with 66 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
"I mean, a lot of people were telling me, you know, you're done playing football, like you're going to go there to the bench," Warner said. "And, I kind of put my head down and decided that I was going work and prove myself. So, I'm kind of shocked myself that I am where I am right now. I mean, I would have never expected this, but I'm really thankful for the opportunity they're giving me.
"I'm proud of Aidan and the way he stepped up," said wide receiver Chimere Dike. "My favorite thing about the way he played was he didn't flinch. He could see his eyes he was out there competing. He's going to continue to get better." "We trust in Aidan, so as a defense it's our job to get him harder looks, give him a lot of pressure and stuff like that so he can be ready for next week," said defensive back Trikweze Bridges.
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