LSU defeated Florida 20-10 on Saturday, with the Tigers' defense proving decisive in the second half. The game remained competitive early, with Florida scoring a field goal in the first quarter before LSU erupted for 13 points in the second quarter to take control.

The turning point came in the third quarter when LSU's Dashawn Spears intercepted a DJ Lagway pass and returned it 58 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 20-3. Florida managed a touchdown in the second quarter but could not recover from that momentum shift.

LSU's offense was led by rusher Caden Durham, who accumulated 93 yards, while Nic Anderson led all receivers with 9 catches. Lagway completed passes for 287 yards for Florida but threw two crucial interceptions that shifted field position late in the game.

The fourth quarter featured several defensive stands from both sides, though LSU's defense ultimately held firm. LSU covered the 5-point spread, and the game finished under the 47-point over-under total.