How do the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators stack up?
This week’s matchup between the LSU Tigers (4-2, 2-1) and Florida Gators (1-2, 1-2) features two first-year head coaches that are looking for answers.
The season began in different directions as the Bayou Bengals were stunned by the Florida State Seminoles to begin the year. The Gators on the other hand were able to defend the Swamp against then-top-10-ranked Utah.
Since that time, LSU had won four straight games before getting trounced by the Tennessee Volunteers. Florida went 3-2 in that stretch and won just once in three SEC games. They were able to hold off a struggling Missouri Tigers team.
For Brian Kelly and Billy Napier, this could be a step in the right direction in terms of achieving some of their goals. The College Football Playoffs are likely out of the question but they could make some real noise if they can make the necessary adjustments in this game and moving forward.
LSU Wire takes a look at how these teams stack up statistically along with their SEC rankings.
LSU Tigers offense vs Florida Gators defense
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The Bayou Bengals offense coordinated by Mike Denbrock is a middle-of-the-SEC scoring unit. They average 31.8 points per game.
LSU Offense | Ranking | Stat | Rankings | UF Defense |
256.3 | 5th | Passing | 11th | 226.8 |
172.5 | 7th | Rushing | 13th | 186.0 |
428.8 | 8th | Total | 12th | 412.8 |
31.8 | 8th | Scoring | 12th | 25.3 |
27 | 6th | Red Zone Opp | 14th | 27 |
70.4 | 6th | RZ TD % | 9th | 51.9 |
11.1 | 4th | RZ FG % | 7th | 25.9 |
Florida Gators Offense vs LSU Tigers Defense
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The Florida Gators offense is led by offensive coordinator Rob Sale, who joined the team after spending 2021 with the New York Giants. Sale was the OC for Napier at Louisiana prior to going the NFL route. However, Napier is the one calling the plays.
UF Offense | Ranking | Stat | Rankings | LSU Defense |
222.3 | 10th | Passing | 193.7 | 7th |
213.7 | 4th | Rushing | 6th | 134.8 |
436.0 | 7th | Total | 4th | 328.2 |
30.8 | 9th | Scoring | 7th | 19.0 |
23 | 9th | Red Zone Opp | 3rd | 17 |
69.6 | 7th | RZ TD % | 5th | 41.2 |
1304 | 5th | RZ FG % | 4th | 35.3 |
Third Down Conversions
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When LSU is on offense:
LSU Offense | Rank | Stat | Rank | UF Defense |
81 | 4th | Attempts | 85 | 4th |
37 | 3rd | Conversions | 43 | 14th |
45.7 | 4th | Conversion % | 14th | 50.6 |
When LSU is on defense:
UF Offense | Rank | Stat | Rank | LSU Defense |
68 | 13th | Attempts | 9th | 82 |
27 | 10th | Conversions | 7th | 30 |
39.7 | 9th | Conversion % | 9th | 36.6 |
Scoring Leader Comparison
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Top Scorers for LSU:
Players | PPG |
Armoni Goodwin | 7.5 |
Damian Ramos | 5.3 |
Noah Cain | 4.0 |
Jaray Jenkins | 3.0 |
Josh Williams | 3.0 |
Jayden Daniels | 3.0 |
Top Scorers for Florida:
Player | PPG |
Adam Mihalek | 5.8 |
Anthony Richardson | 5.0 |
Montrell Johnson Jr | 5.0 |
Ricky Pearsall | 3.0 |
Trevor Etienne | 2.0 |
Sack Leaders
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These are the players to keep an eye on.
When LSU is on defense:
Names | Games | Sacks |
BJ Ojulari | 4 | 3.5 |
Sai’vion Jones | 6 | 2.5 |
Harold Perkins Jr | 6 | 1.5 |
West Weeks | 6 | 1.5 |
Ali Gaye | 6 | 1.0 |
Greg Brooks Jr | 6 | 1.0 |
Mekhi Wingo | 6 | 0.5 |
Jaquelin Roy | 6 | 0.5 |
When Florida is on defense:
Player | Games | Sacks |
Amari Burney | 6 | 4 |
Princely Umanmielen | 6 | 2.0 |
Gervon Dexter Sr | 6 | 1.5 |
Justus Boone | 6 | 1.0 |
Shemar James | 6 | 1.0 |
Brenton Cox Jr | 6 | 1.0 |
Chris McClellan | 6 | 1.0 |
Trey Dean III | 5 | 0.5 |
