Overview
It's Tom Petty Day in the Swamp as the Florida Gators take on the LSU Tigers in the Swamp and look to go 2-0 against Tiger teams. The Gators will be favored by 2.5 and the over/under is at 47.5. Kickoff will be at 6:00 PM CT/ 7:00 PM ET. This will be the first meeting between Brian Kelly and Billy Napier. Florida is 33-32-3 all time against LSU in a series dating back to 1937, but the Gators have dropped 3 in a row.
Honorary Mr. Two Bits will be our very own Mick Hubert! OH MY!
Keys to the Game
The Gators are #5 in the nation in yards per play, but only #100 in number of plays per game. The offense is ranked #49, and the defense is #100. On the bright side, the Gators have the #18 rushing offense. LSU is ranked #55 on offense, #27 on defense.
Season Comparison
These teams are relatively evenly matched.
TBD
The LSU Tigers share a loss with a common opponent, the Tennessee Volunteers. LSU lost 13-40 and UF lost 33-38. On paper the Gators fared better in their loss to a common opponent.
Key Personnel
Both teams have similar personnel with rosters filled with transfer players entering the program after firing previous coaches.
Prediction
If the Gators can wear down the Tigers with its 3-back rotation of running backs, and if Anthony Richardson can limit braindead mistakes, the Gators can squeeze out a 26-23 victory. If the Gators crap the bed in this one, I will stop doing game previews.
It's Tom Petty Day in the Swamp as the Florida Gators take on the LSU Tigers in the Swamp and look to go 2-0 against Tiger teams. The Gators will be favored by 2.5 and the over/under is at 47.5. Kickoff will be at 6:00 PM CT/ 7:00 PM ET. This will be the first meeting between Brian Kelly and Billy Napier. Florida is 33-32-3 all time against LSU in a series dating back to 1937, but the Gators have dropped 3 in a row.
Honorary Mr. Two Bits will be our very own Mick Hubert! OH MY!
Keys to the Game
The Gators are #5 in the nation in yards per play, but only #100 in number of plays per game. The offense is ranked #49, and the defense is #100. On the bright side, the Gators have the #18 rushing offense. LSU is ranked #55 on offense, #27 on defense.
Season Comparison
These teams are relatively evenly matched.
LSU | UF | |
---|---|---|
PPG/F | 31.8 | 30.8 |
PPG/A | 19.0 | 25.3 |
YD/F, TOT | 428.8 | 436.0 |
YD/F, Pass | 256.3 | 222.3 |
YD/F, Rush | 172.5 | 213.7 |
YD/A, TOT | 328.5 | 412.8 |
YD/A, Pass | 193.7 | 226.8 |
YD/A, Rush | 134.8 | 186.0 |
The LSU Tigers share a loss with a common opponent, the Tennessee Volunteers. LSU lost 13-40 and UF lost 33-38. On paper the Gators fared better in their loss to a common opponent.
LSU | UF |
---|---|
Sun Sep 4 vs FSU L 23-24 | Sat Sep 3 vs #7 Utah W 29-26 |
Sat Sep 10 vs SU W 65-17 | Sat Sep 10 vs UK L 16-25 |
Sat Sep 17 vs Mississippi Ste W 31-16 | Sat Sep 17 vs USF W 31-28 |
Sat Sep 24 vs NM W 38-0 | Sat Sep 24 @ UT L 33-38 |
Sat Oct 1 @ Auburn W 21-17 | Sun Oct 2 vs EWU W 52-17 |
Sat Oct 8 vs UT L 13-40 | Sat Oct 8 vs Missouri W 24-17 |
Key Personnel
Both teams have similar personnel with rosters filled with transfer players entering the program after firing previous coaches.
LSU | UF |
---|---|
QB J. Daniels 121-176, 1215 YDS, 7 TD, 1 INT | QB A. Richardson 81-145, 1182 YDS, 5 TD, 7 INT |
RB J. Daniels 76 CAR, 359 YDS, 3 TD | RB M. Johnson Jr. 46 CAR, 368 YDS, 5 TD |
WR M. Nabers 28 REC, 370 YDS, 1 TD | WR J. Shorter 15 REC, 334 YDS, 1 TD |
Prediction
If the Gators can wear down the Tigers with its 3-back rotation of running backs, and if Anthony Richardson can limit braindead mistakes, the Gators can squeeze out a 26-23 victory. If the Gators crap the bed in this one, I will stop doing game previews.