Quarterback DJ Lagway fired three touchdowns in Florida's 38-point first half as the No. 15 Gators opened the season by pummeling the Sharks 55-0 Saturday night in Gainesville, Fla.

The sophomore signal caller from Texas finished his season debut by going 15 of 18 for 120 yards and completing his final six passes in his half of action for the Gators.

Backup Tramell Jones Jr. was 12 of 18 for 131 yards with two TDs while Jadan Baugh rushed for 104 yards and a score on nine carries. Defensive back Bryce Thornton scored on one of his two fumble recoveries.

Division I FCS Long Island (0-1) mustered only two first downs to Florida's 28 and was outgained 451-86. Sharks quarterbacks Luca Stanzani, Ethan Greenwood and Chris Howell combined to go 4 of 11 for 49 yards.

Florida's defense put up t

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