Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Florida Gators in Week 3 SEC Matchup

No. 3 LSU returns to Baton Rouge in Week 3 with the Tigers set to square off against Billy Napier and the Florida Gators in Death Valley.

After back-to-back wins to open the 2025 season, the LSU Tigers are 2-0 for the first time since 2019 with all eyes on Week 3 against the Gators.

For head coach Brian Kelly, he's seen an uptick in performance from the program's defense while taking down both the Clemson Tigers and Louisiana Bulldogs across the first two weeks.

“It starts at the back end,” Kelly said on where he’s noticed defensive improvements. “Coverability. Tackling. That stands out right away. Our front seven plays well together, it’s well-synched. Having a second gear and being comfortable with Blake’s scheme.”

Now, all focus turns to Week 3 with LSU set to host the Florida Gators in Baton Rouge.

Here's what Brian Kelly said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

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What Brian Kelly Said: Week 3 Edition

“We’re in Tiger Stadium, and we need to be Death Valley. We need to live up to our resume as the most difficult place to play in the country. It’s SEC time,” Kelly said.

“You had your warmup tailgates; you got your recipes down; you got how much you need for drinking. We need you this weekend, and we’ll provide the standard in terms of how we need to play.”

Pregame Updates:

- LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green is officially OUT for Saturday night's matchup against Florida. The Tigers' starting tight end suffered a sprained MCL in Week 2 against Louisiana Tech.

- LSU center Braelin Moore will start on Saturday night for the Bayou Bengals after being removed from the injury report. Moore suffered an ankle injury in Week 2.

- LSU wide receiver Destyn Hill has been removed from the injury report. Hill suffered a fractured hand in Week 1 where he had a plate put in his hand. He's active in Week 3.

- The Tigers will roll with the Weeks Bros. [Whit and West] as the starting linebackers alongside a defensive backfield of Mansoor Delane and PJ Woodland. AJ Haulcy and Tamarcus Cooley will get the start at safety.

- Kickoff is set for 6:44 p.m. CT in Tiger Stadium.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- Florida has won the coin toss and defers. LSU will receive the opening kickoff on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.

- LSU starts the opening drive with a six-yard rushing attempt from Caden Durham followed by a Garrett Nussmeier passing attempt that is deflected at the line of scrimmage. Tigers unable to convert on 3rd-and-4. LSU will punt it away on the opening drive.

-Florida quarterback DJ Lagway connects with Vernell Brown for a nine-yard gain to open the Gators' first drive. Jadan Baugh runs up the middle for a two-yard gain to give Florida a first down.

- LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is called for targeting and has been ejected from the game on the first defensive drive of the game.

- Florida puts through a 45-yard field goal attempt to cap off a 7-play, 34-yard scoring drive to go up 3-0 in the first quarter. 11:34 remaining.

Score Update: Florida 3, LSU 0

- LSU goes three-and-out on the second drive of the game with Grant Chadwick punting it away to the Gators. Garrett Nussmeier completes a pass to Aaron Anderson on a seven-yard gain with the Tigers unable to convert on second and third down.

- Florida running back Jadan Baugh's versatility is on full display in the first quarter with Billy Napier and Co. getting the ball in their playmaker's hands. Three rushing attempts and a 17-yard reception across the first two drives.

- The Gators drive down the field on a six-play, 36-yard drive, but LSU safety Dashawn Spears comes away with an interception off of DJ Lagway to rejuvenate Tiger Stadium. LSU takes over on their own 38-yard line.

- LSU goes three-and-out on the third possession of the game. Garrett Nussmeier tosses a pair of incompletions along with a Caden Durham carry for one yard. Tigers pin Florida inside their 10-yard line. 4:36 remaining in the opening frame.

- Defensive coordinator Blake Baker continues dialing up an impressive game plan for the LSU Tigers after forcing another three-and-out. Florida punts it away and LSU will takeover on the Gators 44-yard line. 38-yard punt. Florida leads 3-0 with 2:45 remaining.

- LSU's offense remains stagnant in the first quarter. The Tigers end the frame with 45 total yards of offense with Garrett Nussmeier going 3-for-8 through the air for 29 yards. LSU is averaging 2.7 yards per carry on the ground.

End of 1Q: Florida 3, LSU 0

Second Quarter:

- LSU drills a 47-yard field go attempt with Damian Ramos kicking it through the uprights to cap off a 6-play, 14-yard drive. Tigers get on the board to tie it 3-3.

- LSU linebacker Harold Perkins gets in the backfield on 3rd-and-4 to force a Florida Gators punt following a 6-play, 19-yard drive. Tigers take over on the 25-yard line.

- Garrett Nussmeier is beginning to get in a groove for the Tigers here. He's 5-for-6 for 52 yards on LSU's current drive with 8:45 remaining in the half. LSU is in the red-zone with an opportunity to get in the end-zone.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier connects with Zavion Thomas for a 23-yard touchdown to cap off a 76-yard scoring drive on 10 plays. Nussmeier tallies 75 yards on six completions and the Tigers have their first lead of the game.

Score Update: LSU 10, Florida 3

- DJ Lagway and the Gators are in business after a quick 5-play, 55-yard drive to get inside the LSU 20-yard line. Lagway is 3-for-4 with 51 yards through the air with Florida looking to tie things up in Tiger Stadium.

- Lagway drops a perfect pass in the back left corner of the end-zone to Aidan Mizell for a 10-yard touchdown reception. Gators cap off a 10-play, 75-yard scoring drive. 3:25 remaining in the half.

Score Update: LSU 10, Florida 10

- LSU drives to midfield on a 6-play, 29-yard drive, but punt the ball away to the Gators with 1:27 remaining in the half. Florida takes over on their own 14-yard line.

- LSU safety AJ Haulcy comes up with an interception and returns it to the Florida 40-yard line. Tigers are in business with 23 seconds remaining in the half. Tigers have picked of DJ Lagway twice tonight with Haulcy joining Dashawn Spears with interceptions.

- LSU kicker Damian Ramos drills a 45-yard field goal attempt as time expires in the first half to put the Tigers up 13-10 at halftime. Tigers capitalize off of their second takeaway of the game.

HALFTIME: LSU 13, Florida 10

Third Quarter:

- The Florida Gators receive kickoff to open the second half with DJ Lagway going to Hayden Hansen on the first play of the third quarter. Two frames to go in Baton Rouge.

- LSU linebacker Davhon Keys gets in the backfield to force a sack on 3rd-and-10 with the Gators punting it away after a 6-play, 21-yard drive. Tigers take over on their own 17-yard line for their first possession of the second half.

- After forcing a punt on Florida's opening drive of the second half, LSU's offense is unable to get in a groove and capitalize. Tigers go three-and-out with Florida taking over on their own 45-yard line.

- LSU safety Dashawn Spears hauls in his second interception of the night and returns it 58 yards for the score. Tigers jump out to a double-digit lead in Death Valley after forcing DJ Lagway's third interception of the night.

Score Update: LSU 20, Florida 10

- DJ Lagway and Co. remain stalled on offense with LSU continuing to keep the Gators in check in Tiger Stadium. Florida's last eight possessions have resulted in four punts, three interceptions and one touchdown. Tigers force another Gators punt with 2:32 remaining in the third.

- LSU's offense has been all out of sorts in this one with the Gators keeping Garrett Nussmeier and Co. in check across three quarters. The Tigers end the third frame with 207 total yards while Nussmeier is 13-for-24 through the air with 155 yards. LSU punts it away and Florida will take over to begin the fourth.

End 4Q: LSU 20, Florida 10

Fourth Quarter:

- LSU's defense forces another another Florida punt and quickly capitalizes on the first play of the drive. Garrett Nussmeier connects with Bauer Sharp for a 65-yard gain to open the possession. LSU is inside the red-zone with a 20-10 lead in the fourth quarter.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier throws his first interception on a questionable decision with 9:30 remaining. Florida takes over with an opportunity to make it a one-score game.

- The LSU defense has been near flawless down the stretch in Baton Rouge with the Tigers forcing DJ Lagway to toss his fourth interception of the game. LSU safety Tamarcus Cooley intercepts Lagway in the end-zone.

- LSU cornerback DJ Pickett hauls in his first interception as a Tiger and the Bayou Bengals are up to five takeaways on the night with five interceptions off of DJ Lagway.

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