Florida stymies LSU to win SEC East, damage Ed Orgeron's prospects

It wasn’t pretty but neither has the SEC East been all season, so it was a fitting way for No. 23 Florida to clinch the division title. The Gators held off No. 16 LSU 16–10 in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, stopping running back Derrius Guice inches short of the goal line on the game’s final play. The victory assures Florida a return trip to Atlanta for the SEC championship game, where for the second straight year the Gators will play Alabama.

Here are three thoughts on Florida’s victory:

1. LSU gave this game away

A quick glance at the box scores gives every indication of a decisive Tigers win. LSU outgained Florida 432–289, won the time of the possession by over eight minutes and converted seven…