In a season of fast paced shootouts, No. 10 LSU (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) went back to its roots, defeating No. 17 Florida (4-2, 3-1 SEC), 17-6, in a defensive struggle.
The Tigers’ defense shined the entire game, giving up the least points it’s surrendered in its last 18 games. The biggest difference was the Tigers pressure on the Gators, forcing Florida sophomore quarterback Tyler Murphy to have a career low in passing yards.
LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow led the Tigers’ defense with 13 tackles, a career high.
The LSU defense limited Florida’s ability to make the big play, allowing only nine plays of more than 10 yards, including just two in the first half. Last week the Tigers’ defense allowed 20 such plays against Mississippi State.
The Tigers’ defense played its greatest when it most needed to. With Florida driving to make it a one possession game in the fourth quarter, LSU sacked Florida on 3rd and 4th downs, forcing a fumble on the latter play.
LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill led the Tigers on offense, gaining 121 yards on 19 carries. Senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger led the Tigers through the air, completing 9 of 17 passes for 152 passing yards against the SEC’s top-ranked defense.
LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland got LSU on the board with a 1-yard touchdown run on the first play of the second quarter. It was Copeland’s third touchdown of the season and the seventh of his career.
LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings added to the Tigers’ lead with another 1-yard touchdown with 5:14 to go in the second quarter. It was the first touchdown of Jennings’s LSU career.
Kicker Colby Delahoussaye contributed to LSU’s scoring with a 31-yard field goal with 7:28 to go in the game to secure the final 17-6 score line. Delahoussaye is now a perfect 8-8 on the season.
Florida scored a field goal on their first drive of the game, gaining a 3-0 lead for its only lead of the game on a 44-yard field goal by junior kicker Francisco Velez. The drive ate up nearly half of the first quarter, lasting 7:27 and 14 plays.
Murphy struggled to get a rhythm going, completing 15 of 27 passes for only 115 yards. Murphy struggled running the ball as well, getting -13 rushing yards on 10 carries.
LSU will take on Ole Miss next Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi. Kickoff is set at 6 p.m.
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LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) attempts to break through the Florida defensive line Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore safety Micah Eugene (34) celebrates after tackling a Florida ball carrier Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) throws the football downfield Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) pushes into the endzone Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) and senior safety Craig Loston (6) tackle Florida junior running back Mack Brown (33) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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Multiple members of the LSU defensive line attempt to bring down Florida freshman running back Kelvin Taylor (21) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) hands the football off to sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) fends off Florida junior defensive back Cody Riggs (31) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) attempts to maneuver around Florida junior linebacker Neiron Ball (11) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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Multiple members of the LSU defensive line attempt to bring down Florida junior running back Mack Brown Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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Florida sophomore linebacker Antonio Morrison (3) attempts to bring down LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU mascot Mike the Tiger runs across the field Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during pregame festivities before the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Kenny Hilliard (27) attempts to maneuver past Florida sophomore defensive lineman Dante Fowler Jr. (6) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior linebacker D.J. Welter (31) attempts to bring down Florida junior running back Mack Brown (33) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) tackles Florida junior running back Mack Brown (33) Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) attempts to break the tackles of multiple Florida defenders Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior running back Terrence Magee (14) rushes toward the first down during the 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) celebrates the start of the fourth quarter during the 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore safety Corey Thompson (12) tackles Florida freshman running back Kelvin Taylor (21) during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) attempts a pass Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill celebrates a first down run Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore cornerback jalen Mills (28) tackles Florida quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore cornerback jalen Mills (28) celebrates a tackle Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU defensive players celebrate a fourth down stop Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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Mike the Tiger holds a dead gator Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill rushes toward the first down Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill rushes toward the first down Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill rushes toward the first down Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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Florida head football coach Will Musechamp (left) and LSU head football coach Les Miles (right) meet for a handshake Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 after the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive end Jordan Allen (98) is helped into the locker room Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU football fans display posters Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 before the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior running back Alfred Blue (4) tackles Florida junior defensive back Marcus Roberson (5) on Satuday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior linebacker D.J. Welter (31) and sophomore safety Corey Thompson (12) attempt to tackle Florida senior wide receiver Solomon Patton (83) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches a pass Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches a pass Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore safety Micah Eugene (34) sacks Florida junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore safety Micah Eugene (34) and LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) tackle Florida junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) pitches the ball to sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) hands off the ball to sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. catches a pass Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) tackles Florida junior running back Mack Brown (33) on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill rushes toward the first down Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Florida Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. celebrates Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 before the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU head football coach Les Miles runs to join the team in the Alma Mater after the 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior line backer Lamin Barrow (18) tackles Florida sophomore running back Valdez Showers (10) during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) sacks Florida junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore linebacker Kwon Alexander (25) tackles Florida junior running back Mack Brown (33) during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) fumbles the football Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) fumbles the football Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) is surrounded by Florida defenders Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman defensive back Tre’Davious White (16) sacks Florida quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior running back Alfred Blue (4) attempts to tackle Florida freshman wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood (5) Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior running back Alfred Blue (4) tackles Florida freshman wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood (5) Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) attempts to drive down the field despite a block from a Florida defender Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) attempts to drive down the field despite a block from a Florida defender Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) attempts to drive down the field despite a block from two Florida defenders Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against the Gators in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore safety Micah Eugene (34) and junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) sack Florida junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore safety Micah Eugene (34) and junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) sack Florida junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) attempts to drive down the field despite a block from a Florida defender Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman defensive back Tre’Davious White (16) celebrates after a play Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive end Jordan Allen (98) sacks Florida quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU sophomore cornerback Jalen Mills (28) attempts to tackle Florida senior wide receiver Solomon Patton (83) Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive end Jermauria Rasco (59) celebrates after a play Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the Tigers’ 17-6 victory against Florida in Tiger Stadium.
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