Last season the Florida Gators made a statement that echoed throughout college football, defeating the LSU Tigers 27-16. It was a stunning upset, especially since UF hadn’t won in the Florida vs. LSU series since 2018.
As we look ahead to Week 3, who holds the upper hand according to ESPN’s FPI projections? The odds favor Brian Kelly and LSU with an impressive 61.6% chance to win on Saturday, per FPI.
Coming into this matchup with a record of 1-1 after a surprising loss to USF in the Swamp (18-16), the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Florida is coming off of a shocking loss to South Florida in Week 2. Billy Napier finds himself under scrutiny with looming challenges against Miami, Texas and Texas A&M on the horizon for the Gators.
On the other side of the field, LSU is riding high after an impressive road win over Dabo Swinney’s Clemson in Week 1. LSU also defeated Louisiana Tech in Week 2, although the Tigers are now dealing with multiple injuries to key players as a result of that contest.
Will Florida rise up and prove doubters wrong? Or will LSU regain its reign? Kickoff is set from Baton Rouge at 7:30 p.m. ET
Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
