It was the competitive battle everyone had predicted.
The Gators and Tigers tussled until the end. But No. 22 Florida (5-1, 3-1 SEC) came out on top with a 27-19 upset of No. 5 LSU at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.
The Tigers (5-1, 2-1 SEC) came out with the clear intention of quieting the crowd early. LSU’s first play from scrimmage was a 38-yard pass from quarterback Joe Burrow to Justin Jefferson, eventually leading to a 4-yard touchdown run by running back Nick Brossette.
The Swamp didn’t stay quiet for long as Florida’s defense forced an early turnover and a couple of sacks.