LSU vs South Alabama Week 5 Review

Erik Trosclair • September 30, 2024

Let's get into it!

The Tigers had a confidence boosting win Saturday. Let's talk about it.


The Tigers received the opening kickoff in this one, and on the 1st play from scrimmage, Caden Durham took a 71 yard catch to the house. LSU 7-0. South Alabama punts on their opening possession. On the Tigers next possession, Caden Durham breaks off an 86 yard run, and Garrett Nussmeier took it in from 1 yard out on the next play. LSU 14-0. South Alabama has a 3 and out. LSU goes on an excellent 11 play 79 yard drive that was capped off by a Caden Durham 8 yard rush. LSU 21-0. South Alabama puts together a 10 play 44 yard drive that was capped off by a 49 yard field goal. LSU 21-3. LSU goes on a 5 play 60 yard drive; Garrett Nussmeier takes it in from 5 yards out for a score. LSU 28-3. Both teams punt on their next possession. South Alabama punts again. LSU goes on a 4 play 69 yard drive, and Nussmeier finds Aaron Anderson for a 23 yard touchdown reception. LSU 35-3. South Alabama punts, LSU throws an interception, and the clock runs out on South Alabama to end the 1st half. South Alabama puts together a 9 play 75 yard drive to open the 2nd half that was capped off by an Anthony Eager 27 yard touchdown reception. LSU 35-10. LSU was putting together a nice drive to open the 2nd half before Garrett Nussmeier was intercepted by Jaden Voisin. South Alabama puts together a very good drive, but LSU has a goal line stand. LSU puts together a great 12 play 99 yard drive that was capped off by a Josh Williams 10 yard touchdown run. LSU 42-10. The teams trade punts on their following possessions. South Alabama turns it over on downs. The clock runs out on LSU's next possession. Tigers W! LSU 42 - South Alabama 10.


TAKEAWAYS


- This defense really played an impressive game. These guys looked motivated and ready to rock and roll out there. It was refreshing to see this.

- Garrett Nussmeier is having an excellent season. Nuss is currently 4th in the nation in passing yards, 2nd in QBR, and 3rd in TD passes.

- Caden Durham will be fun to watch for the next few years. This guy is a true playmaker. It was great to see his number get called time after time in this game.

- Wide receivers Aaron Anderson and Kyren Lacy are having solid seasons. Both of these guys are in the top 45 in the country in receiving yards.

- Bradyn Swinson and Saiv'ion Jones are still in the top 10 in the nation in sacks this season.

- This was a perfect game to take the Tigers into the bye week.


AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Caden Durham - 217 yards from scrimmage and 2 TDs as a true freshman is awesome!

- Defensive MVP - Greg Penn III - 14 total tackles on the night. After so many questions surrounded this linebacker room, it was great to see!


LSU is heading into the bye week on a high note.


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