On Saturday night, the Nicholls Colonels and the LSU Tigers met on the gridiron for the first time.

For the 2nd consecutive week, LSU's opening drive got off to a promising start as Garrett Nussmeier connected with CJ Daniels for an 18 yard gain, but after a penalty and 3 incompletions, the Tigers were forced to punt. Nicholls went 3 and out, and after a bad snap to the punter, the Tigers were awarded a safety after the Colonel punter kicked the ball out of the endzone. LSU 2-0. Zavion Thomas took the kickoff 51 yards, setting up the Tigers with great field position. The Tigers put together a 7 play 27 yard drive capped off by a touchdown pass to Trey'Dez Green. LSU 9-0. Nicholls put together a 13 play 87 yard drive taking over 7 minutes off the clock. Collin Guggenheim punched it in from 2 yards out. LSU 9-7. LSU goes on an 8 play 73 yard drive, which was capped off by a 32 yard touchdown pass to Kyren Lacy. LSU 16-7. Nicholls puts together another impressive drive, that went 75 yards on 13 plays, capped off by a wide receiver pass, Quincy Brown hit Lee Negrotto for an 18 yard touchdown. LSU 16-14. LSU then goes on a 5 play 75 yard touchdown drive, with completions over 20 yards and 30 yards, capped off by a 4 yard touchdown pass to Ju'Juan Johnson. LSU 23-14. Nicholls has a 3 and out. LSU gets the ball back with 57 seconds left, gets into field goal range, and Damien Ramos misses a 39 yard field goal to close out the half. Nicholls receives the second half opening kickoff and has a 2 play 75 yard drive capped off by a great 67 yard Collin Guggenheim touchdown run. LSU 23-21. LSU has an 11 play 72 yard drive capped off by a 6 yard touchdown pass to Kyren Lacy. LSU 30-21. Nicholls then fumbles on the 1st play of the drive, LSU ball. LSU takes advantage of the mistake and goes on a 5 play 41 yard drive capped off by a 7 yard touchdown catch by Kyren Lacy. LSU 37-21. Nicholls has a 3 and out. LSU goes a 7 play 45 yard drive capped off by a Zavion Thomas 4 yard touchdown snag. LSU 44-21. The teams trade 3 and outs on their next 2 drives. Nicholls turns over the ball on downs. LSU has a 3 and out. Nicholls kneels it out. LSU 44-21.

TAKEAWAYS

- This LSU rushing offense is a problem. You have to establish the running game. 64 yards total, with your leading rusher gaining only 19 is unacceptable.

- Nussmeier is impressive through two games. He seems to be getting more and more comfortable as time goes by. His 610 passing yards is the 15th most in the nation.

- Kyren Lacy is WR 1. It is impressive to see the ways Kyren got better this offseason. He has had a solid 2 games.

- Ju'Juan Johnson, tell your friends, your family, and your neighbors. This guy will be great in purple and gold. He is a true playmaker.

- Collin Guggenheim is a talented football player. This guy lined up all over the offense for Nicholls. He is fun to watch.

- Nicholls is a very good football team. It will be interesting to see how far the Colonels can take it this season.

AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Garrett Nussmeier - 6 TD passes and 10 incompletions. That deserves to be rewarded.

- Defensive MVP - Greg Penn III - 9 total tackles on the night

LSU travels to South Carolina next week. College Gameday will be there. Can the Tigers step up? We shall see.

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