USA TODAY Sports picks for Florida-LSU in Week 12

Here is how the USA TODAY Sports staff sees the Florida-LSU game going down.

The Florida Gators welcome the LSU Tigers to the Swamp on Saturday for their annual Southeastern Conference rivalry matchup. With just three games remaining in the regular season, both teams desperately need a win to cement their respective postseason aspirations.

Ahead of college football’s Week 12 kickoff, the USA TODAY Sports staff assembled to provide their respective picks for this weekend’s affair. Of the six respondents, only one — Jordan Mendoza — chose the Orange and Blue. The remainder of the pack consisting of Scooby Axson, Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus and Dan Wolken all chose the Purple and Gold.

LSU holds an ever-so-slight edge in the all-time series, 34-33-3, which dates back to their first meeting in Baton Rouge back in 1938.

How to watch Florida-LSU

The Gators host the Tigers in college football’s Week 12 on Saturday, Nov. 16. The SEC matchup will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ABC.

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