NFL News NFL News, Reports and Updates
Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) rushes against LSU Tigers safety Ryan Yaites (21) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Florida football returns to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this weekend to host the LSU Tigers in a long-time Southeastern Conference rivalry that has lost little luster over the years.
The Bayou Bengals come in ranked 22nd in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a devastating loss at the hand of the Alabama Crimson Tide last weekend. Much like the Gators, the Tigers have suffered quite a few injuries though they still have their starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier under center.
Meanwhile, the Orange and Blue are on their third-string walk-on redshirt freshman signal-caller.
Ahead of this Saturday’s SEC action, the Gators Wire crew assembled to offer their individual takes on the Week 12 matchup between Florida and LSU. Take a look below at our respective takes.
Outcome may hinge on who controls the tempo
Nov 9, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aidan Warner (16) hands off to running back Jadan Baugh (13) during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Both teams are coming off a disappointing loss and I expect the Gators and Tigers to come out dialed in, particularly on defense. If Florida has any desire to reach a bowl game this season, this has to be a victory because it’s going to be extremely tough to beat Ole Miss next week.
Florida has some question marks at the quarterback position. Billy Napier said that DJ Lagway has been practicing but we still don’t know how likely it is that he will play on Saturday. In my opinion, without Lagway, this has a Gators loss written all over it.
For Florida to…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/staff-predictions-florida-footballs-week-120022741.html
Author : Gators Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-13 12:00:22
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
