LSU Wins SEC Opener Over Florida 20-10 With Dominant Defense

LSU secured a 20-10 victory over Florida, with a dominating defensive performance that included five interceptions against Florida quarterback D.J. Lagway, highlighted by a pick-6 from safety Dashawn Spears. Despite the defense's success, LSU's offense struggled to capitalize, scoring only one touchdown and showing inefficiencies in the run game and third-down conversions. Head coach Brian Kelly responded strongly to questions about the offense, emphasizing the team's primary goal was to win the game. Kelly praised the defense's ability to flip field position and the resilience of the team despite injuries to key defensive players. Florida's coach and analysts acknowledged the Gators' effort and toughness but noted that turnovers and penalties hindered their offensive momentum. Overall, LSU improved to 3-0 and 1-0 in the SEC, maintaining their status as one of the top teams in the nation through a hard-fought contest.