South Carolina will travel to Baton Rouge to face No. 11 LSU on Saturday night.
The Gamecocks (3-2) are coming off a dominant 35-13 victory over Kentucky on Sept. 27, while LSU (4-1) suffered a 24-19 setback to Ole Miss the same day. The Tigers remain favored by 9.5 points.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:45 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on SEC Network. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by usingDirecTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. HBO Max has movies, original series, live sports and more and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DirecTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
LSU’s defense presents the game’s most compelling storyline, ranking sixth nationally in scoring defense by allowing just 12.2 points per game. The Tigers also rank 14th in rushing defense, surrendering only 84.4 yards per game on the ground. Their defensive prowess extends to third-down situations, where they rank 20th nationally by limiting opponents to a 30.4% conversion rate.
South Carolina’s offense will face a significant challenge against that defensive unit. The Gamecocks rank 105th nationally in third-down conversions at 35.5% and struggle in the red zone, ranking 118th with a 75% scoring rate on trips inside the 20-yard line. LSU’s red zone defense ranks 38th, allowing scores on 80% of opponents’ trips.
Who: LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks
When: 7:45 PM ET, October 11, 2025
Where: Tiger Stadium (LA)
Stream: DirecTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); Paramount+ (free trial);SlingTV;ESPN; Peacock; HBO Max
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