The issues for LSU on both sides of the ball are part of a cycle. On defense, the team can’t stop the run, compromising every other area on that side of the ball. On offense, it’s a little more complicated.

Quarterback has been the biggest issue, as neither Anthony Jennings or Brandon Harris has been able to provide consistent play. As a result, defenses are packing in close to the line and daring the young passers to beat them, something they’ve been unable to do. With so many defenders crowding into the box, the offensive line has struggled to open up holes in the running game or keep the pressure off their quarterback.

If there was a week for Harris and Jennings to take advantage of the extra defenders close to the line of scrimmage, this would be it. On paper, Florida’s secondary seems fearsome, with talented athletes throughout. They have one of the best cornerbacks in the SEC, if not the country, in Vernon Hargreaves.

Florida’s pass defense has been lacking through four games though, giving up the second most yards per game through the air in the SEC and ranking dead last in yards per attempt. Despite picking off seven passes this year, they haven’t gotten standout play from anyone. Senior defensive back Jabari Gorman has struggled, and safety play has been inconsistent at best.

Florida knows that if they can prevent LSU from getting going on the ground, they’ll have a chance to win an ugly, low-scoring affair, as they’re dealing with quarterback issues of their own. The Tigers have the talent at receiver, with Travin Dural and Malachi Dupre specifically, that should be able to find the openings in Florida’s shaky secondary. It’ll be up to Harris or Jennings, or both, to take advantage and make the throws.