On the latest episode of Locked On Gators, host Brandon Olsen dives into a tough and humbling night in Baton Rouge as the Florida Gators fell to the #3 ranked LSU Tigers by a final score of 20-10. The spotlight was on quarterback DJ Lagway, and unfortunately for the Gators, it was a game he and Gator Nation will want to forget. Lagway threw five interceptions, stalling drives and erasing opportunities for Florida to pull off a marquee upset on the road. Brandon breaks down every aspect of the loss, from how the turnovers completely shifted momentum to the ways the defense fought valiantly to keep the game within reach despite being put in difficult situations time and time again. He also looks at the coaching decisions made by Billy Napier and whether or not the offensive game plan set Lagway up for success against one of the most talented defenses in the country. Beyond the box score, Brandon examines the larger implications of this performance—what it means for Lagway’s development moving forward, how the Gators’ offensive line and playmakers responded to adversity, and where Florida goes from here as the SEC schedule only grows more demanding. With recruiting battles, fan patience, and program perception all tied to these high-profile games, this episode is an honest evaluation of where Florida football stands after this disappointing setback. Tune in as Brandon provides the analysis, insight, and perspective Gators fans need as the program looks to regroup and move forward.

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REACTION: DJ Lagway COSTS Florida Gators Upset vs LSU with Five Interceptions