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Get your corn dogs ready, the LSU Tigers are coming to Gainesville. Florida and LSU will renew their rivalry which has been dominated by the Tigers over the last few years.

Both teams are coming off embarrassing losses in conference play with the Gators getting waxed in Austin against SEC newcomer Texas, 49-17. LSU, meanwhile, fell to Alabama 42-13 at home.

The Gators will be looking to improve to .500 on the season at 5-5 overall, and need to win two of their final three games to become bowl eligible.

The following are our staff’s predictions for the Florida – LSU game.

Brian Fox: It’s truly incredible just how important the quarterback position is in football. Just two weeks ago, Florida fans were riding high with a lead against a top-five opponent in Georgia. Then disaster struck and freshman phenom DJ Lagway went down with injury. The momentum change was swift and Georgia rolled to victory in the second half. Then, against another very good team, Texas, Aidan Warner was unable to rally the troops. With Lagway’s return, hopefully, the Gators seize control and the rest of the team is energized for a good LSU team. The Gators are a three point underdog at home, but I have a feeling they are going to make a positive impression on a massive recruiting weekend in the Swamp. Florida, 31-28.

Ryan Friedwald: it’s a big day at the Swamp this Saturday. Both teams are coming off very disappointing losses from last week. The Gators are much healthier this week and DJ Lagway is more than likely going to play. LSU may come into this game thinking it’s going to be easy after the performance from Florida over this past weekend. I believe LSU comes in cocky and they find out how resilient this Florida team is. I think Florida squeaks by, 24-20, in classic SEC fashion.

Aiden Wacksman: Florida desperately needs a fresh start after it was thrashed last weekend at Texas. While the Gators will be healthier this week, depth will remain an issue. Similarly to the match against Texas, the Gators will be without their WR1/CB1 (Eugene Wilson, Jason Marshall) and linebacker Pup Howard, among others. While Lagway remains questionable to play against LSU, I believe he will be ready to go as he has practiced multiple times this week. I think Florida gives LSU a run for its money, but I think depth will be an issue heading into the second half. LSU, 31-27.

Florida and LSU kickoff from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at 3:30 PM. The game will be broadcast on ABC.