Florida benches starting quarterback DJ Lagway against Kentucky, Tramell Jones takes over

Florida has benched starting quarterback DJ Lagway in a game against Kentucky. Lagway did not appear to be injured but was struggling mightily in the contest.

The second-year quarterback had gone just 11-of-19 passing for 83 yards and a touchdown, but he had thrown three interceptions. He previously had a game against LSU in which he threw five interceptions.

So before things could get any worse, with Florida trailing Kentucky 31-7 in the contest, the Gators lifted DJ Lagway. In came backup Tramell Jones, a freshman…

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