How to Watch LSU vs. Florida Gators, TV, Injuries, Betting

The Florida Gators return home for a matchup against LSU. Here's everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's game.

Cam Parker | Nov 16, 2024

Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jordan Allen (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After two games away from The Swamp, the Florida Gators return home for its annual matchup against heated rival LSU. And this week, the Gators will see two heartbeats of its offense return after missing last week's loss at Texas.

Quarterback DJ Lagway and leading receiver Elijhah Badger are both set to return Saturday afternoon, head coach Billy Napier revealed Thursday night. After lackluster passing performances in the second half against Georgia and the entirety of the game against Texas, the deep-threat duo will be crucial if Florida is to pull off the upset.

The Gator defense, meanwhile, saw it's midseason surge of production disappear in the blowout loss to the Longhorns after allowing a season-high 49 points. That being said, the Gators were massively depleted defensively last week, and it will remain the same this week.

Florida will be without corner Devin Moore and without starting linebacker Grayson Howard due to injuries.

However, Florida has the benefit of playing a LSU team that has had its own offensive struggles in recent weeks behind quarterback Garrett Nussmeier after back-to-back losses, including a 29-point defeat to rival Alabama at home.

An upset would be great for Florida on paper as the Gators continue to fight for bowl eligibility, but the satisfaction of beating this rival couldn't come at a better time. LSU currently holds a five-game winning streak over Florida, which is the longest in the rivalry's history. It would be a signature win for Napier in what's been a rough three-year tenure.

Not to mention, it could help Florida regain some much-needed recruiting momentum with a slew of highly rated prospects in attendance, including five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, four-star quarterback Tramell Jones, five-star receiver Dallas Wilson, five-star corner Na'eem Offord and five-star receiver Jaime Ffrench.

Here’s everything you need to know for the Gators’ matchup against the Tigers, including broadcast information and betting odds as well as other game day information for those attending the game.

Florida Gators (4-5, 2-3 SEC) vs. Texas Longhorns (6-3, 3-2 SEC): What You Need to Know

Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Fla.

When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 3:30 EST.

Other Gameday Info:

Gator Walk: 1:10 p.m., Gator Walk Village, North side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium adjacent to University Avenue.
Pregame Mr. Two-Bits: Former UF QB Rex Grossman (1999-2002)
Game Theme: Saluting Those Who Serve

Watch: ABC

Play-by-Play: Dave Pasch
Analyst: Dusty Dvoracek
Reporter: Taylor McGregor

Weather: 74 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny with a zero percent chance of precipitation, according to Weather.com.

Radio: Gator Sports Network from LEARFIELD

Play-by-play: Sean Kelley
Analyst: Shane Matthews
Reporter: Tate Casey

Odds: LSU is considered a 3.5-point favorite over Florida in Week 12, according to FanDuel. The over/under is set at 55.5 points.

Series History: LSU leads the series 33-34-3. The Tigers defeated the Gators, 52-35, in the series' last matchup on Nov. 11, 2023, in Baton Rouge (La.), extending its win streak in the series to five games.

What's At Stake: The Gators are out of contention for an SEC title and out of contention for a playoff spot, but a bowl game is still on the table. Additionally, the current five-game losing streak against LSU is the longest in the series' history. Not to mention, Florida is hosting a plethora of high-rated recruits, and an upset over the Tigers could be enough to put the Gators in prime position to make up ground in that regard.

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Published Nov 16, 2024|Modified Nov 16, 2024

CAM PARKER

Cam Parker is a contributing writer at AllGators.com of FanNation-Sports Illustrated and is a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in journalism. He also covers and broadcasts Alachua County high school sports with The Prep Zone and Mainstreet Daily News. When he isn't writing, he enjoys listening to '70s music such as The Band or Lynyrd Skynyrd, binge-watching shows and playing with his cat, Chester.