Our LSU beat team makes its picks for the No. 3 Tigers' 2025 SEC opener, a clash with Florida in Tiger Stadium (6:30 p.m., ABC).

Scott Rabalais

LSU 24, Florida 16

The Gators are a desperate team. Lose to the Tigers and their season likely spirals out of control and Billy Napier eventually gets fired. Despite its issues, LSU has proven dominant in some respects against Clemson and Louisiana Tech. In a low-scoring tug of war, the Tigers’ defense rises to the challenge, giving the LSU offense time to put together enough drives to win a one-score game.

Wilson Alexander

LSU 20, Florida 17

LSU’s defense looks like the strongest unit on the field, and Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has to make his first SEC road start… at night in Tiger Stadium. That will make the difference in a low-

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