Florida Upsets No. 22 LSU 27-16 with Seven Sacks, Marking First Win Over Tigers Since 2018

Nov 17, 2024, 12:12 AM

The Florida Gators secured a significant 27-16 victory over No. 22 LSU Tigers at The Swamp, marking their first win against LSU since 2018. Florida's defensive line dominated, recording seven sacks against an LSU offensive line that had allowed only six sacks all season—the best in the SEC. This win represents the biggest of Billy Napier's tenure as Florida's head coach, improving the Gators' record and bringing them within one win of bowl eligibility with two games remaining. Meanwhile, LSU, under coach Brian Kelly, has suffered its first three-game losing streak of his era, dropping to a 6-4 record in his third year—a stark contrast to his previous third seasons at Central Michigan, Cincinnati, and Notre Dame, where he amassed a combined record of 33-5. The Tigers have scored only 29 points over the past two games and have fallen from top 10 to unranked in a month, effectively ending their hopes for a 10-win season, College Football Playoff berth, or SEC contention.