LSU vs Nicholls Week 2 Review

Erik Trosclair • September 9, 2024

Let's get into it!

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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