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2023 Camping World Kickoff Game Preview and Prediction: LSU vs FSU

By Luke Fletcher

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 04: Wide receiver Jaray Jenkins #10 of the LSU Tigers makes a touchdown catch over linebacker Tatum Bethune #15 of the Florida State Seminoles at Caesars Superdome on September 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 04: Wide receiver Jaray Jenkins #10 of the LSU Tigers makes a touchdown catch over linebacker Tatum Bethune #15 of the Florida State Seminoles at Caesars Superdome on September 04, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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Looking ahead to #5 LSU vs. #8 FSU here is how to watch, a preview, and also a prediction for the Seminoles and Tigers.

Labor Day weekend Sunday night games have a history of being highly entertaining and this year will be no different. The Seminoles won a wild Week 1 game last year in New Orleans against the Tigers. This year’s matchup will be the first top-10 matchup in series history. Both sides are loaded with NFL players, both teams are explosive, and have the parts in place to be smack-dab in the mix for a College Football Playoff spot with a win.

This year’s matchup may come down to who wins in the trenches, LSU’s offensive line versus FSU’s defensive front. The Tigers return five starters and the Seminoles ranked 10th nationally in tackles for loss last year. LSU’s offensive line is going to be one of the best units in the country and the Noles defensive line could be the best in the country by season’s end if everyone stays healthy.

Key info LSU vs. FSU

Game Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV: ABC
Location: Orlando, Florida
Series History: Florida State  leads the series, 8-2
Last Meeting: FSU 24, LSU 23 (2022)
Interesting Fact: Both teams ended last year with wins at Camping World Stadium: FSU beat Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl and LSU beat Purdue in the Citrus Bowl.

LSU vs. FSU prediction

In the country’s only opening matchup featuring top 10 teams,  this could be one of the best college football games of the season. There’s going to be a lot of seasoned talent on the field for this game, and hopefully a lot of points. However, I see the Seminoles coming out on top in Orlando.

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Prediction: Florida State 31 over LSU 28

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