After moving to 2-0 with a 23-7 win over Louisiana Tech on Saturday night, the LSU Tigers held steady at No. 3 in this week's AP Top 25 Poll. Brian Kelly's squad is set to open SEC play in Week 3 with a home tilt against the Florida Gators. Florida made headlines for all the wrong reasons this weekend, as Billy Napier's team fell to South Florida at home as 18-point underdogs.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of kick-off on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.
How to watch No. 3 LSU vs Florida in Week 3
After being limited to streaming only options for the Louisiana Tech game, LSU fans are happy to learn that the matchup against Florida is on national television. The game will be broadcast on ABC.
- Date: Saturday, September 13
- Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
- Venue: Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA)
- How to Watch (TV): ABC
- Streaming: ESPN, Fubo, Sling TV
- LSU record: 2-0
- Florida record: 1-1
Broadcast crew for LSU vs Florida
Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter) will be on the call from Tiger Stadium for LSU vs Florida.
What are the betting odds for LSU vs Florida?
Given Florida's complete collapse against USF in Week 2, it wasn't surprising to see LSU open as a 9.5-point favorite over Florida. However, the spread has already moved dramatically, and not in LSU's favor. As of 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 10, here are the betting odds for LSU vs Florida on DraftKings Sportsbook:
Spread
- Florida +7.5 (-115)
- LSU -7.5 (-105)
Total
- 48.5 (Over -108/Under -112)
Injury report for LSU vs Florida
LSU suffered a pair of noteworthy injuries in Week 2. Starting center Braelin Moore got rolled up on during the first play of the game, and he is currently listed as questionable with a sprained left ankle. However, Brian Kelly noted that Moore's status could be moved to probable if he progresses well throughout the week. In addition, star tight end Trey'Dez Green suffered a sprained MCL against the Bulldogs on Saturday. He is also listed as questionable.
Here is the full injury report for both teams:
LSU injury report
- WR Destyn Hill: OUT (Hand)
- C Braelin Moore: Questionable (Ankle)
- TE Trey'Dez Green: Questionable (Knee)
- RB JT Lindsey: OUT (Suspension)
- QB Michael Van Buren Jr.: Questionable (Undisclosed)
Florida injury report
- WR Jay Wilkerson: Questionable (Undisclosed)
- DL LJ McCray: OUT (Foot)
- WR Dallas Wilson: Questionable (Leg)
- RB Treyaun Webb: Questionable (Undisclosed)
- WR Kahleil Jackson: OUT (Knee)
Series history between LSU and Florida
LSU all-time head-to-head record vs Florida: 34-34-3
LSU and Florida first met way back in 1937, and have been annual opponents since 1971. With the all-time series knotted up, bragging rights are on the line in this one. The Gators and Tigers have combined to win 11 SEC titles and five national championships over the past two decades.
What is the weather forecast for LSU vs Florida?
The weather should once again be great in Baton Rouge on Saturday night. According to the Weather Channel, after seeing a high of 96 degrees during the day, the projected kick-off temperature will be in the mid-70s with little to no wind. Inclement weather is not projected to be an issue.