- ABC News
- November 17, 2024
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018. Jadan Baugh's 55-yard scoring scamper with 3:48 remaining essentially sealed it and put the Gators (5-5, 3-4 Southeastern Conference) on the verge of becoming bowl-eligible. Florida had dropped eight in a row against ranked opponents and was 1-10 under coach Billy Napier in rivalry games. Former Florida coach Steve Spurrier suggested all week that fans should rush the field named after him if the Gators win. But it didn't happen. Florida's defense, though, deserved to be celebrated. The unit sacked Garrett Nussmeier seven times -- one more than LSU (6-4, 3-3) had allowed in its first nine games combined. Lagway provided the big plays on offense for Florida. After sitting out most of the past two...