LSU vs. Florida State: What to watch for in Week 1

Here’s what to watch for when LSU takes the field against Florida State on Sunday night.

LSU and Florida State will kick off shortly after 6:30 p.m. CT on Sunday night.

LSU begins the 2023 season where it finished last year, in Orlando.

The Tigers are currently 2.5-point favorites. That mirrors the spread from last year’s game.

This is, by far, the biggest game of the week when you factor in ranking and playoff implications. A loss wouldn’t end anyone’s year here, but it would make things tougher going forward.

There’s plenty of narrative to unpack in this one after the way last year’s game ended, but today, we’ll focus on the football aspect.

Here’s what to watch for when toe meets rubber on Sunday night.