Florida Gators: 5 Things We Think We Learned After Back-To-Back Blowout Losses

SB Nation Tampa Bay focuses on five things we think we learned about the Florida Gators after back-to-back losses.

No. 1 LSU Destroys the Florida Gators, 41-11

The Gators season has been left in shambles after two consecutive blowout losses to SEC West powers. A week after getting embarrassed by Alabama, Florida succumbed to the superior opposition of LSU, blown out 41-11.

Florida was down to their third string quarterback, Jacoby Brissett after John Brantley and Jeff Driskell were both injured against the Crimson Tide. Brissett, a true freshman regarded as the #3 quarterback available this year, did a decent job but his Gators were unable to sustain drives against the top notch LSU defense.

Brissett finished with 8-for-14 for 94 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Brissett did display a powerful arm but hasn’t developed the chemistry with his receivers.

LSU pounded the soft middle of the Florida defense, running up 239 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. The Tigers were led by Spencer Ware who rushed for 110 yards and 2 scores.

Alfred Blue would add another 70 yards and a score.

Reuben Randall gave the Gators secondary fits, hauling in 4 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown.

The Gators got a little more done on the ground this week, 113 yards total, but it wasn’t enough to sustain scoring drives against the vaunted Tigers defense.

Florida falls to 4-2 (2-2 in the SEC) and it doesn’t get any easier as the Gators will take on the defending national champion Auburn Tigers.

Gators try to crawl back into it, but LSU answers

With 12:20 left to play, top ranked LSU is in full control with a 34-11 lead over the Florida Gators.

Florida freshman QB Jacoby Brissett threw his first career touchdown pass, hitting Andre Dubose for a 65 yard touchdown pass.

Brissett is now 8-of-12 for 94 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 int.

Meanwhile, LSU has begun passing the ball, as Jarrett Lee connected on a few passes to set up a 23 yard field goal by Drew Allerman.

They just answered the Florida touchdown with one of their own, adding insult to injury with the “Tim Tebow” fake sneak jump pass by Jordan Jefferson to Mitch Joseph to extend the lead.

Florida gets the ball back with the odds significantly against them.

LSU with a big lead at the Half

Top Ranked LSU has shown no mercy on the Gators decimated QB situation as they raced to a 24-0 lead and hold a 24-3 lead at the half.

LSU tailback Spencer Ware has pounded the Florida defense to the tune of 64 yards on 12 carries with two touchdowns.

Tigers starting QB Jarrett Lee has only attempted four passes, completing one for a touchdown.

Florida third string QB Jacoby Brissett, forced into action due to injuries to starting QB John Brantley and backup Jeff Driskell, has struggled to move the Gators offense against the Tigers’ elite defense.

Florida has limited Brissett’s opportunities, having him alternate with slash QB Trey Burton. The Gators have tried to focus on running the football, keeping on the ground for 23 attempts.

LSU has 211 yards of total offense to Florida’s 120.

Brissett has the games only turnover, overthrowing a pass that was intercepted by Brandon Taylor.

Gators, Brissett Struggling Against #1 LSU, Tigers Up 14-0 after 1 quarter

Jacoby Brissett has struggled to move his Florida Gators while the LSU Tigers have sliced through the Florida defense like a knife through hot butter, building a 14-0 lead. LSU scored on a fake punt right before the end of the first quarter but it was called back because of taunting.

LSU is still in striking distance to increase their lead.

Florida running back Jeff Demps has left the game with an ankle injury (the same injury he was nursing going into the game).

LSU has outgained Florida 154 to 45 with most of the Tigers offense coming on the ground. LSU running back Spencer Ware has carried the ball 9 times for 40 yards and a touchdown.

The Tigers opened the scoring with a 46 yard bomb from Jarrett Lee to Reuben Randle.

A three-and-out by the Gators set up LSU in great field position for another score, which they drove 57 yards in 8 plays.

Brissett has completed 5 of 6 passes but only for 5 yards. Chris Rainey has 35 yards on six carries

LSU Vs. Florida: Jacoby Brissett Starts For The Gators

After a bit of a controversy about who would start at quarterback for the Florida Gators when they take on LSU, freshman quarterback Jeff Driskel did not even dress for the game. This means that freshman Jacoby Brissett is starting for the Gators and could likely not be able to redshirt this year.

Driskel hurt his ankle in last weeks loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide while coming in for an injury John Brantley. After the game, Driskel was seen in a walking boot on Sunday and according to his high school football coach, he was in a lot of pain. It will be a tough go of it for Brissett against the Tigers defense.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Florida blog Alligator Army and SB Nation's LSU blog And The Valley Shook. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Florida Vs. LSU Time, TV Schedule, Announcers And More

Will Muschamp's Florida Gators are set to battle Les Miles and his LSU Tigers. Here is everything you need to know about Saturday's game:

Who: Florida (4-1, 2-1 SEC) Vs. LSU (5-0, 2-0 SEC)

Where: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA

When: 3:30 PM ET

TV Information: Verne Lundquist and Gary Danielson have the call on CBS. Tracy Wolfson will awkwardly pop in with sideline "updates" from time to time.

Spread: LSU by 13.5.

Last game: Florida, and their starting quarterback, were crushed 38-10 by Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide. LSU continued their undefeated ways by blasting woeful Kentucky 35-7. 

Last season: LSU won a wild 33-29 contest, scoring on a Jarrett Lee to Terrence Toliver three yard touchdown pass with six seconds left in the game.

Key absences: The loss of Brantley cannot be understated. Without the senior quarterback the Gators mustered only a field goal against Alabama. For Florida to have any chance to win, much-ballyhoed freshman Jeff Driskel will have to execute Charlie Weis' game plan to perfection.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit SB Nation's Florida blog Alligator Army and SB Nation's LSU blog And The Valley Shook. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Florida Vs. LSU: Jeff Driskel Could Start For Injured John Brantley Vs. Tigers

Florida's (3-1) freshman quarterback Jeff Driskel may start against LSU (4-0) in Death Valley.