Getty BJ Ojulari leads a ferocious LSU pass rush.
The Brian Kelly era begins for LSU when the Tigers host Florida State on Sunday night. Kelly is tasked with reviving the program following a dismal 6-7 finish in 2021.
LSU usually doesn’t stay in a losing mode for long, and Kelly can rely on a formidable defensive front seven to cause a few upsets this season. Key players like defensive tackle Maason Smith and edge-rusher BJ Ojulari will need to dominate the line of scrimmage and make life uncomfortable for Seminoles’ quarterback Jordan Travis.
Florida State’s defense will be kept guessing until Kelly hangs his hat on a starting QB. The choices are Garrett Nussmeier and Jayden Daniels, both of whom have weapons at their disposal in the passing game.
The game (7:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ABC, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include ABC in nearly every market and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Florida State vs LSU streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Florida State vs LSU live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials if you don’t have that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Florida State vs LSU live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials if you don’t have that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN3 (which simulcasts games on ABC) and 40-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Florida State vs LSU live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials if you don’t have that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Florida State vs LSU live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials if you don’t have that.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in a few markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Florida State vs LSU live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game (labeled as ESPN3) live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials if you don’t have that.
FSU vs LSU 2022 Preview
Travis threw 15 touchdowns compared with only six interceptions last season, but he needs to improve on a modest average of 7.9 yards per attempt. It doesn’t help the former Louisville signal-caller is hardly surrounded by top-tier receiving talents.
The best of the pass-catchers is probably Ontaria Wilson. He can stretch the field and managed to haul in five touchdowns last season, including this 65-yarder against Wake Forest:
A Travis to Wilson connection can put LSU defensive backs on their heels, provided the pass rush doesn’t win the battles up front consistently. There’s a good chance the Tigers will toy with the Seminoles’ offensive line, based on talent and potential.
Ojulari led the team in sacks with seven, while Smith chipped in with four. There was also plenty of help from Damone Clark, a roving rush linebacker who helped himself to 5.5 sacks.
LSU defensive coordinator Matt House has the personnel to mix and match rush concepts and send pressure from multiple angles. If only things were as simple for the Tigers on the other side of the ball.
Neither Daniels nor Nussmeier have distinguished themselves enough to earn a public show of confidence from Kelly. At least the new coach can trust Kayshon Boutte to be a reliable target.
Injuries limited Boutte to just six games in 2021, but the wide receiver still tallied 509 yards and caught nine touchdowns. Boutte’s speed after the catch makes him a constant threat to score, per Bleacher Report’s Connor Rogers:
It’s WR+TE week on @PFF_NFLSE summer scouting
Kayshon Boutte can absolutely fly after the catch – ridiculous acceleration
He’d be 20 years old on draft night if he declares in 2023
The Seminoles should be able to counter after ranking “fifth in the ACC in pass efficiency defense last season,” according to Steven Lassan of Athlon Sports. Lassan also noted how cornerback Omarion Cooper is a “rising star.”
Regardless of Cooper’s burgeoning talents, Florida State boasts enough firepower in both facets of the passing game to build a lead and give LSU’s quarterback carousel too many points to chase.