LSU vs Florida big-play blog: Follow all the action from the swamp

Throw out the records when LSU and Florida meet up, just try to leave the shoes where they are.

Things tend to get weird when the Tigers and Gators meet up. LSU has won the last three meetings, and even set a new school rushing record in the last one. Neither of these teams will likely be making any noise in the SEC this year, but that won't stop them from putting on a show in the swamp.

Scroll below for all the key info you'll want to follow the game, plus a live score graphic and big-play updates.

THE GAME
- Who: LSU (4-2, 2-1 SEC) at Florida (4-2, 1-2 SEC)
- When: 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15
- Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida
- Betting: Florida -2.5
- TV: ESPN
- Listen: WWL AM-870; FM-105.3 & the Audacy app

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

First-year coaches Brian Kelly and Billy Napier can move a step closer to bowl eligibility with a victory. LSU had been enjoying an impressive turnaround under Kelly until last week’s 40-13 debacle at Tennessee. Florida has been in every game this season under Napier, with both losses coming against ranked teams. The first meeting between the two coaches puts a spotlight on LSU athletic director Scott Woodward, who chose Kelly over Napier in Baton Rouge. Woodward preferred a proven commodity instead of the coach who had led Louisiana-Lafayette to four consecutive division titles in the Sun Belt Conference. If Napier wins the first of what’s expected to be many head-to-heads, it could start some second-guessing on the bayou.

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KEY MATCHUP

Florida QB Anthony Richardson against LSU’s defensive front led by B.J. Ojulari. The Tigers were allowing 14.8 points a game until struggling against Hendon Hooker and the Volunteers last week. Richardson has been dynamic at times, but he also has at least one turnover in five straight games.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

LSU: Ojulari leads LSU with 3½ sacks and twice has been named SEC defensive lineman of the week this season. He’ll be tasked with helping keep Richardson in the pocket.

Florida: LB Ventrell Miller is coming off an 11-tackle performance against Missouri that included 10 solo takedowns. He’s the best player on Florida’s flawed defense and one of the few guys capable of changing a game.

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THE SCORE

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THE HIGHLIGHTS

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