The Florida Gators suffered a significant loss to the transfer portal as quarterback D.J. Lagway opted to leave the program.

Let's face it; an elite quarterback can cover up major warts and shortcomings within a program. Just look at what former star Jordan Travis did at Florida State in 2022 and 2023. Then, take a glimpse at the last two years. 23-4 compared to 7-17, a drastic difference.

UF had a handful of touchdowns wiped out during the season due to penalties, which played roles in early season losses to USF and LSU. Florida head coach Billy Napier held onto the playcalling until he was fired on Oct. 19. Then, Gators interim coach Billy Gonzales had quarterbacks coach Ryan O'Hara call plays for the remainder of the season.

Muschamp has been serving as a defensive analyst at Georgia for the past two seasons.

Lane Kiffin and Co. were targeting the SEC defensive line coach, elects to re-sign under Jon Sumrall in Gainesville.