LSU vs Nicholls State Week 2 Preview

Erik Trosclair • September 6, 2024

Let's get into it!

Despite being John L. Guidry Stadium and Tiger Stadium 1 hour and 21 minutes away from each other. This is the first time these two schools will be meeting on the football field.


Nicholls (0-1, #22/#25) dropped its week 1 contest against Louisiana Tech. This ain't ya daddy's Nicholls. Coach Tim Rebowe has completely revamped this program and deserves every ounce of recognition he receives and then some. Nicholls, who is coming off of a Southland Conference title, was selected to win the conference yet again. This Colonel offense is led by quarterback Pat McQuaide (Preseason 2nd Team All-SLC), running backs Collin Guggenheim and Jaylon Spears (both Preseason 1st Team All-SLC), tight end/h-back Lee Negrotto (Preseason 1st Team All-SLC), and offensive linemen Evan Roussel (Preseason 1st Team All-SLC) and Reed Lambert (Preseason 2nd Team All-SLC). The Colonel defense is led by defensive linemen Rasheed Lovelace, Kershawn Fisher, and Joe Mason (all Preseason 1st Team All-SLC), linebackers Hayden Shaheen (Preseason 1st Team All-SLC) and Eli Ennis (Preseason 2nd Team All-SLC), who was named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Week in week 1, and defensive backs Tyler Morton and Kendarius Smith (both Preseason 1st Team All-SLC). Nicholls' punter, Kylan Dupre (Preseason 1st Team All-SLC), is a field flipper; he is an extremely talented punter. This Nicholls team will be hungry and will be playing with nothing to lose.


LSU (0-1, #18/#19) dropped an absolute heartbreaker against USC in week 1 in front of the entire college football world. LSU cannot come out with any sort of week 1 "hangover." Can you create opportunities for your playmakers? Coach Kelly spoke about getting guys like Kyren Lacy the ball, you have got to create opportunities for your differencemakers. Can you shut down this Nicholls' running game? LSU's run defense was quite impressive last week, but can you continue that in this one?


KEYS TO THE GAME


- EARLY & OFTEN - This LSU offensive line got punched in the mouth and did not recover last week. You have to establish this running attack early in this contest.

- FINISH THE JOB - This LSU redzone offense has got to improve. You have got to come away with more points in the redzone. Later in the season, you can't trade 7's for 3's.

- YOU GOT TO LIVE & LEARN - Can you learn from your mistakes? 10 penalties for 99 yards is unacceptable. These silly unsportsmanlike flags have got to go.

- MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT - This LSU team has to keep their foot on the accelerator. You have go to put your opponent away when you have the chance. Can this team deliver the knockout blow early? LSU fans will have to see a blowout to get back on board.


Fun Fact: LSU running back coach Frank Wilson ended his college playing career and started his coaching career at Nicholls.


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