The Florida Gators (1-1) face off against the No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (2-0) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Gators seek to recover from an 18-16 loss to South Florida, while the Tigers return home following a 23-6 victory against Louisiana Tech. Follow along for updates throughout the contest.
FINAL: Louisiana State 20, Florida 10
TURNOVER: Q4 | 2:15 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway throws his fifth interception. He just lobbed it up off his backfoot and it landed into the arms of LSU defensive back DJ Pickett.
TURNOVER: Q4 | 5:45 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway throws his fourth interception.
Q4 | 7:55 - The ruling is upheld.
Q4 | 7:55 - The previous play is under review to see if Jadan Baugh stepped out of bounds before making the catch.
Q4 | 7:55 - Gators quarterback DJ Lagway converted a crucial fourth down play and found Jadan Baugh for an 8-yard gain.
Q4 | 8:50 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway nearly tossed interception No. 4 while targeting J. Michael Sturdivant on a slant route.
TURNOVER: Q4 | 10:55 - After a 65-yard catch-and-run by LSU tight end Bauer Sharp, the Tigers' drive ends when Gators defensive back Dijon Johnson intercepts the ball at the 38-yard line.
Q4 | 13:09 - Timeout, LSU. The Gators were set up to go for it on 4th-and-4 on their own 29-yard line. The Tigers elected to call a timeout.
END OF THIRD QUARTER: Louisiana State 20, Florida 10
Q3 | 1:37 - Tigers gain 31 yards on an impressive catch-and-run by receiver Aaron Anderson. They're positioned on the 48-yard line.
Q3 | 2:39 - Florida will have to punt the ball after it fails to find the first-down marker on 3rd-and-11. Florida punter Tommy Doman booted it to the 8-yard line.
Q3 | 5:17 - A big gain from Gators quarterback DJ Lagway to receiver Aiden Mizell for 22 yards. Florida is just shy of the midfield mark.
TOUCHDOWN LSU: Q3 | 8:08 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway throws his third interception, landing in the hands of safety Dashawn Spears, who returns it 58 yards for a touchdown. Louisiana State 20, Florida 10.
Q3 | 10:41 - Florida will begin its next drive at their own 48-yard line after a 20-yard return by Vernell Brown III. He's added a serious element to the Gators' return game.
Q3 | 12:24 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway was orchestrating a clean first drive of the second half. However, the Tigers stacked the box on third down and sacked him for a loss of 9 yards.
NOTABLE: It's nearly even results in each box score measure heading into halftime. However, Florida's holding penalty on a Jadan Baugh's 87-yard run-and-catch removed a massive touchdown for the Gators. Additionally, Lagway has thrown two interceptions. Both were questionable decisions.
HALFTIME: Louisiana State 13, Florida 10.
MADE KICK: Q2 | 0:00 - Damian Ramos sinks a 45-yard field goal to end the half. LSU 13, UF 10
CRUCIAL PENALTY: Q2 | 0:05 - Offsetting penalties after an intense scrummage on the LSU sideline. LSU offensive lineman Weston Davis and Florida defensive lineman George Gumbs Jr. were both called for personal fouls.
TURNOVER: Q2 | 0:23 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway attempts to throw to Vernell Brown III but is intercepted by A.J. Haulcy. Haulcy broke deep and leaped in front of Brown for an easy pick.
Q2 | 0:33 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway finds Vernell Brown III for a 15-yard gain. The Gators are still well out of field goal range at their own 35-yard line.
Q2 | 2:00 - Two-minute timeout. The Tigers are positioned on their own 47-yard line after a couple quick gains.
Q2 | 3:19 - The Tigers begin the next drive on the 25-yard line after a 20-yard return by Barion Brown.
GATORS TOUCHDOWN: Q2 | 3:25 - Florida quarterback DJ Lagway throws an out-route to Aidan Mizell for a 10-yard score. Eloquently tossed it in the basket of Mizell at the back left of the end zone. Gators 10, LSU 10.
Q2 | 5:37 - Gators running back Jadan Baugh breaks upfield for a 25-yard gain. The Gators are creeping up to the red zone and are positioned on the 25-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN LSU: Q2 | 7:33 - LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier finds Zavion Thomas up the middle of the field for a touchdown. Tigers 10, Florida 3.
Q2 | 8:42 - Injury timeout. Florida defensive back Devin Moore walked off the field under his own power after colliding with George Gumbs Jr. while attempting to make a tackle. He's back on the field and appears to be fine.
Q2 | 9:04 - The Tigers are in the red zone after LSU wide receiver breaks two tackles and gets to the 20-yard line. The next play is halted after Florida defensive back Devin Moore is on the field being tended to by training staff.
Q2 | 11:36 - Gators punter Tommy Doman boots it to the LSU-6 yard line but the ball is returned 18 yards upfield to 24-yard line by Zavion Thomas.
MADE KICK: Q2 | 15:00 - LSU senior kicker Damian Ramos sinks a 47-yard field goal to tie the game. Florida 3, LSU 3
NOTABLE: The Gators allowed just one first down the entirety of the quarter. The Tigers have just 45-net yards.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Florida 3, Louisiana State 0
NOTABLE: Q1 | 1:30 - Florida has had three touchdowns called back in its last two games. It's scored just one touchdown across its last five quarters of play.
Q1 | 2:56 - Gators punt out of their own end zone and the ball is spotted at the UF-44 yard line.
CRUCIAL PENALTY : Q1 | 3:33 - DJ Lagway finds Jadan Baugh all alone upfield for an 87-yard touchdown. However, the play is called back due to a holding penalty on Gators offensive lineman Knijeah Harris.
Q1 | 5:07 - Tigers Grant Chadwick punts it 58-yards down field and the ball will be spotted six yards out from the end zone after a three-yard return by Vernell Brown III.
TURNOVER: Q1 | 5:55 - DJ Lagway lofts a pass to wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant, but the pass is intercepted by safety Dashawn Spears. Tigers take over on the LSU 38-yard line.
Q1 | 7:33 - Gators tight end Hayden Hansen is called for a 10-yard holding penalty on first down. It's now 1st-and-20 for Florida.
Q1 | 7:44 - Florida calls a timeout. The Gators just moved 17-yards upfield after an impressive catch-and-run by Jadan Baugh. Gators QB DJ Lagway had two uncontested rushers running at him and quickly found Baugh for the gain.
Q1 | 9:37 - This stadium is livid after a pass interference penalty was called against LSU defensive back Tamarcus Cooley. Florida moves to the 28-yard line.
Q1 | 10:15 - Tigers elect to punt from the 34-yard line on 4th-and-1. Vernell Brown III calls a fair catch and the Gators begin their next drive on the 21-yard line.
MADE KICK: Q1 | 11:20 - Florida kicker Trey Smack nails a 45-yarder to cap off the Gators' first offensive drive. Florida leads 3-0.
EJECTION: Q1 | 12:33 - LSU linebacker Whit Weeks was ejected from the contest for targeting. Florida moves 15-yards upfield to the LSU-44-yard line. Weeks is one of the Tigers' top linebackers and recorded over 100 combined tackles, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles last season.
Q1 | 12:33 - Vernell Brown III catches a 6-yard pass from DJ Lagway. The play is under review for a potential targeting penalty by LSU linebacker Whit Weeks. If confirmed, Weeks will be ejected from the contest.
Q1 | 14:01 - Tigers go three-and-out on the opening drive. Vernell Brown III returns it 29 yards upfield to the 39-yard line. Former Gators edge rusher Jack Pyburn made the tackle.
Coin Toss: Florida won the coin toss and elected to defer to the second half. The Gators will defend the north end zone.
PREGAME: Neither team will be charged with an infraction despite a penalty flag being thrown during the second pregame scuffle.
Two scrums have broken out between the two opponents. Former Gators edge rusher Jack Pyburn was in the middle of the first scuffle. In the second, multiple referees and law enforcement had to break up the fight while a flag was thrown. No official announcement yet as to what the penalty entailed.
INJURY REPORT: Notable names include Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson, defensive lineman Michai Boireau and edge rusher LJ McCray.
Luke is The Alligator's Sports Editor and is a senior sports journalism student. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his cat named Pete and going down a rabbit hole of niche professional athletes (shoutout Charles Sims).
