Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida is the setting for the No. 5 LSU Tigers’ (0-0) matchup against the No. 8 Florida State Seminoles (0-0) on September 3, 2023, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
The matchup is on ABC, if you’re looking for how to watch.
When is LSU vs. Florida State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Tigers and Seminoles will take place on Sunday, September 3, 2023. You can expect the kickoff at 7:30 PM ET.
Where to watch LSU vs. Florida State
The Tigers and Seminoles will take to the gridiron at Camping World Stadium for this matchup on September 3, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ABC.
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LSU Stats & Insights
The Tigers had a 10-4 record last season, and they won the Cheez-it Citrus Bowl. Their offense averaged 34.5 points per game (24th in the nation), while their defense allowed 22.5 (33rd).
LSU compiled 453.1 yards per game on offense last season, which ranked it 28th in the FBS. On defense, it ranked 43rd, allowing 354.6 yards per contest.
The Tigers put up 269.3 passing yards per game on offense last season (29th in the FBS), and they ranked 34th defensively with 205.9 passing yards allowed per game.
LSU ranked 39th in run offense (183.8 rushing yards per game) and 65th in run defense (148.6 rushing yards allowed per game) last year.
With 19 forced turnovers (40th in the FBS) against 18 turnovers committed (75th in the FBS) last season, the Tigers’ +1 turnover margin ranked 56th in college football.
Florida State Stats & Insights
The Seminoles went 10-3 in 2022 and won the Cheez-it Bowl. They gave up 20.6 points per game (to rank 20th in college football) while scoring 36.1 per game (16th).
Florida State surged on both offense and defense last season, ranking 10th-best in total offense (484.2 yards per game) and 17th-best in total defense (321.8 yards allowed per game).
The Seminoles ranked 27th in passing yards last season (270.2 per game), but they thrived on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the FBS with 165.4 passing yards allowed per game.
Florida State sported the 76th-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (156.4 rushing yards allowed per game) last season, and it was better on offense, ranking 13th-best with 214.1 rushing yards per game.
With 12 forced turnovers (109th in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), the Seminoles (-2) owned the 79th-ranked turnover margin in college football last season.
LSU Key Players (2022)
Last season Jayden Daniels put up 2,913 passing yards — 68.6% completion percentage (267-of-389) — with 17 touchdowns and three interceptions (208.1 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 186 carries for 885 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 63.2 rushing yards per game.
Josh Williams racked up 536 rushing yards on 98 carries (48.7 yards per game) and six touchdowns last season.
In the previous season, Malik Nabers picked up 72 receptions for 1,009 yards and three touchdowns. He averaged 72.1 yards per game.
Kayshon Boutte produced last year by catching 48 passes for 538 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 48.9 receiving yards per game.
Mason Taylor’s stat line last year looked like this: a total of 422 yards, 39 catches, three touchdowns, and 30.1 yards per game.
Florida State Key Players (2022)
Jordan Travis completed 64.2% of his passes to throw for 3,214 yards and 24 touchdowns last season. Travis also helped with his legs, collecting seven touchdowns on 32.1 yards per game.
Trey Benson averaged 76.2 rushing yards per game and accumulated nine rushing touchdowns last year.
Treshaun Ward rushed for 628 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
Johnny Wilson averaged 74.8 receiving yards and racked up five receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2022 season.
Ontaria Wilson averaged 41.3 receiving yards per game in 2022, scoring four touchdowns.
Mycah Pittman hauled in 32 passes on his way to 330 receiving yards and three touchdowns a season ago.
