Live Thread/Updates: LSU vs. Florida

Tigers look to bounce back after their loss to Tennessee, make a statement in Gainesville against the Gators.

Final: LSU 45, Florida 35

Fourth Quarter

Score Update: LSU 45, Florida 35

After back-to-back false start penalties, what was supposed to be a chip shot field goal became a 47-yard field goal attempt. Damian Ramos drills it for LSU. 

Gutsy play call by Brian Kelly and his coaching staff electing to go for it on fourth-and-two, but the Tigers convert. LSU nearing the red zone. 

Jayden Daniels threw his first interception of the night but the Tigers get bailed out by a clear roughing the passer penalty by Florida. Tigers inside the 50. 

Score Update: LSU 42, Florida 35

An 11-play, 88-yard drive led by Anthony Richardson ends in a rushing touchdown by Trevor Etienne. An extremely balanced attack by the Gators, but a brutal flag on Jay Ward sparked this offense to get into a rhythm and that they did. 

Jayden Daniels and Kayshon Boutte are unable to connect on third down after a quick drive that results in a punt. It's the first time LSU will punt tonight after their first six drives resulted in touchdowns. 

Score Update: LSU 42, Florida 28

Gators open the fourth quarter with a touchdown on the first play. Anthony Richardson unleashed a remarkable 81-yard run to make this a game again.

Third Quarter

Score Update: LSU 42, Florida 21

A methodical 13-play, 88-yard drive is capped off by another Jayden Daniels rushing touchdown. LSU's signal-caller up to six touchdowns on the night. Three rushing. Three through the air. 

The defensive line continues to be a major factor in this one, forcing Anthony Richardson out of the pocket, making him extremely uncomfortable. Tigers force a fourth and four situation. LSU's defense gets off the field after the Gators cannot convert. 

The Gators are beginning to utilize Anthony Richardson more in the second half. With a run-heavy offense this season, it's been Montrell Johnson carrying the load on the ground, but HC Billy Napier is starting to use his other offensive weapons to start the second half. 

Score Update: LSU 35, Florida 21

Four plays, 75 yards, 1:43 off the block. What an explosive drive for the Tigers to start the second half. Jayden Daniels adds his second rushing touchdown of the game. 

Tigers receive the ball to start the second half and Josh Williams busts open a 50-yard run to get things going. LSU near the red zone. 

Halftime: LSU 28, Florida 21 

Second Quarter

Score Update: LSU 28, Florida 21 

Jayden Daniels delivers a 54-yard bomb to Jaray Jenkins for the touchdown score. It may have been Daniels' best throw as LSU's starting quarterback. Tigers take the lead with 2:30 remaining in the first half. 

Micah Baskerville getting in on the action with a massive third down stop to force a Gators punt. Back to return? Gregory Clayton. The Tigers with another shift on special teams. 

Score Update: LSU 21, Florida 21

Daniels with a beautiful ball to Brian Thomas Jr. for the touchdown. 24-yard touchdown reception. LSU ties this one yet again.

After back-to-back unproductive plays, Jayden Daniels connects with Kole Taylor to pick up a first down on third and long. Tigers making strides in the right direction on third down. 5-for-6 on the night. 

Scoring Update: Florida 21, LSU 14

Florida turns an LSU error into a quick touchdown by Montrell Johnson and the Gators are back in front. 

Sai'vion Joones has been incredible to start this game. A huge stop on third down forces the Gators to punt, but another special teams error destroys the Tigers. Jack Bech muffs the punt and Florida recovers within striking range. 

4 drives, 4 touchdowns between these two programs to start off the game. Both teams have really utilized a balanced attack, but the main takeaway has been the demeanor of Daniels, who is more than locked in. He's 9-for-11 for 123 yards with one touchdown through the air and one rushing.

Score Update: LSU 14, Florida 14

Jayden Daniels has looked calm, cool and collected on the Tigers' first few drives. LSU's signal-caller punches in the touchdown on a QB keeper to tie this one up.

The Daniels-Boutte connection carries into the first play of the second quarter on 21-yard gain. Boutte up to four receptions for 83 yards with 13:45 remaining in the second quarter.

First Quarter 

Daniels and Boutte are dialed in tonight. Coming into tonight, Boutte had just 130 yards. He's already up to 62 tonight after the first quarter. 

Jack Bech with a 27-yard return for the Tigers. Brian Kelly and his coaching staff continue to go with Bech as their return specialist. 

Scoring Update: Florida 14, LSU 7

There it is. Montrell Johnson breaks open a 39-yard touchdown run for the Gators. 

Gators are making some serious strides in the run game. Chunk play after chunk play. Starting running back Montrell Johnson averages 8.0 yards per carry on the year, but it's his sidekick Trevor Etienne getting it done on this second drive.

Score Update: LSU 7, Florida 7

Jayden Daniels showing poise. Connects with John Emery Jr. on a quick route to the outside and he punches it in for the touchdown. Methodical drive to start this one for the Tigers. 12 plays, 75 yards. Took 6:15 off the clock. 

Brian Kelly and this LSU offense making it a point to get Boutte involved early in this one. The junior wideout already has two receptions for 54 yards on the first drive. 

Inconsistency from the offensive line plaguing LSU early. Daniels takes a brutal sack near the red zone after a huge third down conversion by Josh Williams.

Jayden Daniels using his legs to his advantage on the opening drive for LSU. Evades a possible sack to pick up positive yardage. Shortly after connects with Kayshon Boutte for a massive gain.

Score Update: Florida 7, LSU 0

On the second play of the game, Anthony Richardson connects with Justin Shorter for a 51-yard touchdown.

Special teams issues already to start this game. Florida with a huge return on the opening kickoff by Trevor Etienne puts the Gators on the 48-yard line.

Pregame

LSU has won the coin toss and has deferred. Florida ball to get this one going. Tigers will receive to begin the second half.

LSU will start their sixth different offensive line group in seven games. From left to right: Will Campbell, Miles Frazier, Charles Turner, Anthony Bradford, Emery Jones. 

Miles Frazier is the only player to start every game on the offensive line this year and he’s done so at 3 positions (3 at LG, 2 at RG, 1 at RT).