Through 3 Quarters

Down seven at the end of last quarter, the Florida Gators have now snagged the lead. It's anybody's game after three quarters, but Florida is ahead of the LSU Tigers 31-27.

The Gators have been riding high on the performance of RB Kadarius Toney, who has caught six passes for one TD and 140 yards. LSU has been led by QB Max Johnson, who so far has passed for two TDs and 153 yards on 27 attempts in addition to picking up 43 yards on the ground.

LSU has lost 80% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this year, so this one seems just about wrapped up

Who's Playing

LSU @ No. 6 Florida

Current Records: LSU 3-5; Florida 8-1

What to Know

The LSU Tigers and the Florida Gators will face off in an SEC clash at 7 p.m. ET Dec. 12 at Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida will be strutting in after a victory while the Tigers will be stumbling in from a loss.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 55-17, which was the final score in LSU's tilt against the Alabama Crimson Tide last week. LSU was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 45-14. The losing side was boosted by RB John Emery Jr., who punched in one rushing touchdown. That touchdown -- a 54-yard rush in the second quarter -- was one of the highlights of the contest.

Meanwhile, Florida was able to grind out a solid win over the Tennessee Volunteers last week, winning 31-19. QB Kyle Trask continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, passing for four TDs and 433 yards on 49 attempts.

Florida's defense was a presence as well, as it embarrassed Tennessee's offensive line to sack the quarterback six times for a total loss of 11 yards. It was a group effort with six guys contributing.

The Tigers have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 23.50 point spread they are up against. Those burned by picking them against the spread last week might want to keep in mind that the team has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

LSU is now 3-5 while the Gators sit at 8-1. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: LSU is fourth worst in the nation in passing yards allowed per game, with 313.1 on average. To make matters even worse for the Tigers, Florida ranks first in the nation when it comes to passing yards per game, with 376.7 on average. It might be a fun afternoon for Florida's receiving core.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium -- Gainesville, Florida
  • TV: ESPN
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Gators are a big 23.5-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college football odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Gators as a 24-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

LSU have won three out of their last five games against Florida.

  • Oct 12, 2019 - LSU 42 vs. Florida 28
  • Oct 06, 2018 - Florida 27 vs. LSU 19
  • Oct 07, 2017 - LSU 17 vs. Florida 16
  • Nov 19, 2016 - Florida 16 vs. LSU 10
  • Oct 17, 2015 - LSU 35 vs. Florida 28