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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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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