October 6, 2028 at 3:30 P.M. ET. on CBS, Sirius 105, XM 190, and WRUF online.
CBS Crew:
The Gators and the Tigers match up closely in terms of statistical performance:
Florida has an edge on points per game due to the games against Charleston Southern and Colorado State. Florida has a few explosive plays against lesser talent, especially with rushing. Feleipe Franks will need to contribute some explosive plays through the air if the Gators want to be taken seriously.
Defensively, both teams lay claim to the title of #DBU, but they are both ranked about the same in terms of defensive yards per pass. Florida is the overall #2 pass defense.
Florida and LSU each have an FCS opponent to help pad the statistics, but Florida racked up significant offensive stats against weaker teams. LSU has weaker defensive stats, but they have played stronger teams.
This game will come down to Feleipe Franks adding an explosive play, but taking care of the ball. In most other facets of this matchup the Gators and Tigers are going to neutralize one another.
I call this game 21-17, Tigers unless Franks steps up.
CBS Crew:
- Brad Nessler: https://twitter.com/brad_nesslerCBS
- Gary Danielson (too old for Twitter)
- Jamie Erdahl Buckman: https://twitter.com/JamieErdahl
The Gators and the Tigers match up closely in terms of statistical performance:
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Offense Category| Florida | LSU
Points per game | 48 | 30
Yards per play | 28 | 59
Yards per pass | 65 | 56
Yards per rush | 18 | 48
Florida has an edge on points per game due to the games against Charleston Southern and Colorado State. Florida has a few explosive plays against lesser talent, especially with rushing. Feleipe Franks will need to contribute some explosive plays through the air if the Gators want to be taken seriously.
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Defense Category| Florida | LSU
Points per game | 10 | 16
Yards per play | 26 | 38
Yards per pass | 31 | 29
Yards per rush | 50 | 36
Defensively, both teams lay claim to the title of #DBU, but they are both ranked about the same in terms of defensive yards per pass. Florida is the overall #2 pass defense.
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Opp | Florida | LSU
FPI | 57.3 | 35.5
YPP | 60.0 | 61.5
YPPA| 61.0 | 43.3
Florida and LSU each have an FCS opponent to help pad the statistics, but Florida racked up significant offensive stats against weaker teams. LSU has weaker defensive stats, but they have played stronger teams.
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Unit | EP | EPP | PPEP
LSU | 22 | 20 | 5.0
LSU opp | 19 | 11 | 2.7
UF | 19 | 18 | 5.6
UF opp | 17 | 8 | 2.9
This game will come down to Feleipe Franks adding an explosive play, but taking care of the ball. In most other facets of this matchup the Gators and Tigers are going to neutralize one another.
I call this game 21-17, Tigers unless Franks steps up.