LSU (-14) over Florida, Saturday 12:00 PM (CT), Tiger Stadium
I sure am glad this game is actually getting played, but I’m not sure Florida feels the same way. Florida finds themselves in the exact situation they feared when the whole debate about rescheduling this game was raging: A loss will likely keep the Gators from winning the east. With Tennessee having a favorable schedule remaining, the Gators most find a way to pull off a win in Tiger Stadium. Unfortunately for the Gators, LSU is now playing their best football of the season.
Despite Florida having more to play for, I just can’t see them beating LSU. I don’t even think it would matter if the game was being played in Gainesville like it was originally scheduled. Florida simply won’t be able to put up points against the stout LSU defense. Backup QB Austin Appleby looked surprisingly good against South Carolina last week, but I have no faith in him being able to do anything against the Tiger defense. With that being said, I don’t think LSU will be able to score a lot of points either. But, it won’t take a lot of points as I believe Florida would be fortunate to reach double digits. Expect LSU to win in a low scoring, old-fashioned football game. LSU 20, Florida 6