The University of Florida Gators (4-2, 1-2 SEC) welcome the Louisiana State University Tigers (4-2, 2-1 SEC) at Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. The Gators are 2.5-point favorites, and the total is 52.LSU is coming off a tough 40-13 loss against No. 8 Tennessee at Tiger Stadium last Saturday. Jayden Daniels was 32 of 45 for 300 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran 16 times for 38 yards. Malik Nabers caught six passes for 80 yards. Florida beat Missouri 24-17 at Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium last Saturday. Anthony Richardson threw for 66 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Montrell Johnson Jr. carried eight times for 86 yards and a touchdown.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Tigers won the only game between the teams last season, a 49-42 victory in October, their third straight win against Florida. Max Johnson threw three touchdowns for LSU, as Tyrion Davis-Price added three TDs and Jaray Jenkins scored three times. Anthony Richardson tossed three touchdowns and ran for another one for Florida, as Justin Shorter found the end zone twice.
TALE OF THE TAPE
The Tigers are averaging 31.8 points per game for the season, eighth in the SEC, and they are facing a Gators defense that has surrendered 25.3 PPG (12th). Meanwhile, Florida has scored 30.8 points a game this season, ninth in the conference, and LSU is allowing 19.0 PPG (7th).The Tigers rank 52nd in the nation in passing yards per game (256.3) and 53rd in rushing (172.3). Look for them to exploit a matchup advantage on the ground, as the Gators are 110th in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game (186.0). Against the pass, Florida is 63rd (226.8).Florida has been one of the nation’s top rushing teams, averaging 213.7 yards per game (18th), while ranking 92nd in passing yards (222.3). The Tigers are allowing 193.0 passing yards (29th) and 135.5 rushing yards per game (57th).
TOP PERFORMERS
Through six games, Jayden Daniels has thrown for seven touchdowns (1 INT) and 202.5 yards per game to lead LSU in passing. In one prior away game this season, he had zero TDs and 80 yards passing. Jayden Daniels also leads the team in rushing with an average of 59.8 yards per game. He has three touchdowns on the ground. Malik Nabers is the Tigers’ leading receiver with 60.3 yards a game and one TD. Anthony Richardson has five passing touchdowns (7 INT) with 197.0 yards per game through six games to lead Florida. In five home games this season, he has thrown for three TDs (6 INT) and an average of 145.8 yards. Montrell Johnson Jr. has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 61.3 yards a game through six games. He has five touchdowns. Justin Shorter has been a key target in the Gators’ aerial attack. He has one touchdown and a 55.7 yard per game average through six appearances.
SportsTips’ College Football Pick:
Florida (-140)
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