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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2025 LSU Week 3 Preview

By Erik Trosclair • September 12, 2025
When: Saturday, September 13th, 2025, 6:30 PM Where: The Real Death Valley, Baton Rouge, LA Channel: ABC Spread: LSU -7.5 O/U: 46.5 This will be the 72nd time these schools meet up in this storied rivalry. This game always has a story, a moment to remember, so be ready, football fans! Florida Gators The Gators enter this contest with a record of 1-1. Florida opened up the season with a 55-0 win over Long Island University, but the Gators dropped a game last week to a talented South Florida team. This Gator offense is led by quarterback DJ Lagway. LSU fans remember Lagway all too well from last season. On the season, Lagway is 38/51, with 342 passing yards and 4 TDs. Jadan Baugh is the leader in the backfield. The leading pass catchers on this team are Vernell Brown III, Eugene Wilson III, and Hayden Hansen. The Gator defense is a solid unit. Jaden Robinson and Myles Graham are the leading linebackers. Tyreak Sapp is the leader on the defensive line. LSU Tigers The Tigers are coming off of a "disappointing" victory against Louisiana Tech. The Tigers have a chance to bury the Gators' dreams for the season in this game. This game being in Death Valley helps out the Tigers tremendously. The Tigers better be ready to get on the Gators early and often because this is an upset Gator team with a big upset on the mind. KEYS TO THE GAME - Can the Tigers establish a running game? The leaders on this team need to get up. - Will the Tigers' defense keep up the red-hot start to the season? - Will Braelin Moore be back on the field? This is a mad Florida team who would love to upset the Tigers in this rivalry. Can the Tigers contain DJ Lagway? Fun Fact: Florida running back coach Jabar Juluke was born in New Orleans. He was the running back coach at LSU in 2016. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro

LSU vs Louisiana Tech Week 2 Review

By Erik Trosclair • September 10, 2025
It wasn't the prettiest game, but a win is a win. The Tigers are 2-0. On the 4th play of LSU's opening drive, Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception. The Bulldogs go 3 and out. LSU puts together an 8 play 25 yard drive, but Damian Ramos misses a 51 yard field goal. The Bulldogs punt, but they pin the Tigers inside the 5 yard line. The Tigers go on a strong 11 play 98 yard drive that was capped off by a Nic Anderson 7 yard TD reception. LSU 7-0. The Bulldogs are forced the punt. LSU puts together a 13 play 85 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 23 yard field goal. LSU 10-0. The teams trade punts. The Bulldogs kneel out the 1st half. The teams trade punts to open up the 2nd half. LSU goes on a 6 play 33 yard drive that was capped off by a Caden Durham 3 yard rushing TD. LSU 17-0. The Bulldogs punt. LSU goes on an 11 play 38 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 46 yard field goal. LSU 20-0. The teams trade punts. The Bulldogs go on a strong 13 play 74 yard drive that was capped off by a Devin Gandy 33 yard TD reception. LSU 20-7. LSU answers back with a 6 play 48 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 19 yard field goal. LSU 23-7. The Bulldogs punt. LSU kneels out the clock. Tigers win! Takeaways - This LSU defense is for real! This unit will keep the Tigers in games this season. - LSU has to get the running game going. I think it will come around, but the Tigers have to make opponents respect the run. - West Weeks is quietly having a strong start to the season. AWARDS - Offensive MVP - Barion Brown - This guy plays with the spirit you want to see. Get familiar with the name, Tiger fans! - Defensive MVP - West Weeks - West flocks to the ball! LSU welcomes Florida to Baton Rouge on Saturday. Thank you for checking out my article. Follow me on X (the article formerly known as Twitter) @eazytro
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