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The first full slate of contests featuring SEC teams will take place in Week 1. There’s some intriguing matchups highlighted by No. 5 LSU clashing with No. 8 Florida State in Orlando.
This will be a rematch from last season’s opener in which Florida State edged LSU by 1 point. That’s why ESPN’s Desmond Howard believes the reigning SEC West champs will be particularly motivated.
ESPN’s SP+ for Week 1 has been released.
Here’s how the SP+ projects every outcome in the SEC during Week 1:
LSU 29, FSU 25
Utah 32, Florida 25
Missouri 39, South Dakota 4
Kentucky 37, Ball State 7
Ole Miss 38, Mercer 8
Tennessee 38, Virginia 10
Auburn 43, UMass 4
Mississippi State 44, Southeast Louisiana 17
Arkansas 48, Western Carolina 12
Georgia 52, UT-Martin 4
Vanderbilt 42, Alabama A&M 13
Texas A&M 42, New Mexico 0
Alabama 49, Middle Tennessee 4
North Carolina 31, South Carolina 30
Leading up to the primetime clash, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels gifted Beats headphones to his offensive line and coaches courtesy of his NIL deal.
LSU will aim to snap a 5-game losing streak against Florida State, who leads the all-time series 8-2. LSU’s last victory in the series dates back to a 55-21 victory in 1982.
