This week’s matchup between the LSU Tigers (4-2, 2-1) and Florida Gators (1-2, 1-2) features two first-year head coaches that are looking for answers.
The season began in different directions as the Bayou Bengals were stunned by the Florida State Seminoles to begin the year. The Gators on the other hand were able to defend the Swamp against then-top-10-ranked Utah.
Since that time, LSU had won four straight games before getting trounced by the Tennessee Volunteers. Florida went 3-2 in that stretch and won just once in three SEC games. They were able to hold off a struggling Missouri Tigers team.
For Brian Kelly and Billy Napier, this could be a step in the right direction in terms of achieving some of their goals. The College Football Playoffs are likely out of the question but they could make some real noise if they can make the necessary adjustments in this game and moving forward.
LSU Wire takes a look at how these teams stack up statistically along with their SEC rankings.