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Tigers Down Florida 42-28 - Match Report

Clyde Edwards-Helaire tore up the turf for 134 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Tigers to a 42-28 win over the Gators at Tiger Stadium-LSU.

The match was decisive in favor of LSU, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 55.0.

Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 134 yards, while Joe Burrow added 43 yards in the win. Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson added 127 and 123 receiving yards respectively.

Lamical Perine rushed for 65 yards for Florida, while Emory Jones added 36 yards. Kyle Trask threw for 310 yards for the Gators, while receivers Kyle Pitts and Van Jefferson had 108 and 73 yards respectively.

Florida lost the offensive yardage battle to LSU 511-457 yards in Saturday's game. Florida had more first downs as that total ended up 28-22.

LSU lost the time of possession battle 38:19-21:41, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Next game, LSU takes its act on the road to face Mississippi State looking for another win. For Florida, they head on the road to face South Carolina.