LSU vs South Carolina Week 3 Review

Erik Trosclair • September 15, 2024

Let's get into it!

The cardiac cats were out in full force Saturday.


LSU won the toss and deferred. Coach Kelly typically does not defer. On the opening drive of the game, South Carolina marched 75 yards down the field and scored on a LaNorris Sellers 4 yard run. SC 7-0. LSU goes 3 and out. South Carolina was putting together a promising drive before Zy Alexander picked off LaNorris Sellers in the endzone. LSU punts on the next possession. South Carolina puts together a 13 play 65 yard drive that was capped off by a 28 yard field goal by Alex Herrera. SC 10-0. South Carolina blocks LSU's punts on the next possession. South Carolina scores on the 1st play on a Raheim Sanders 10 yard run. SC 17-0. LSU puts together an 8 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Caden Durham 26 yard run. SC 17-7. Sage Ryan sacks LaNorris Sellers, forcing a fumble that is scooped up by Harold Perkins Jr. LSU has a 4 play drive that is capped off by a Damien Ramos field goal. SC 17-10. LaNorris Sellers goes on a 75 yard touchdown run on the opening play of the following drive. Sound familiar, Tiger fans? SC 24-10. LSU goes on a 75 yard drive that is capped off by a 12 Kyren Lacy TD reception. SC 24-16. The 1st half ends on South Carolina's following drive. LSU puts together a great 9 play 74 yard drive to open the 2nd half, but the Tigers cannot punch it in from the 1 yard line. Turnover on downs. South Carolina has a 3 and out. LSU goes on a 5 play 45 yard drive that is capped off by a 9 yard Caden Durham TD run. SC 24-22. South Carolina has a 3 and out. LSU puts together a 10 play 80 yard drive that is capped off by a 2 yard Mason Taylor TD reception. LSU 29-24. South Carolina has a 3 play 75 yard drive that is capped off by a Raheim Sanders 66 yard TD run. SC 30-29. LSU has a miscommunication between DJ Chester and Garrett Nussmeier, causing a mistimed snap. Dylan Stewart jumps on the ball. South Carolina ball. South Carolina has a 4 play drive capped off by an Alex Herrera 42 yard field goal. SC 33-29. LSU has a 3 and out. Robby Ashford fumbles while being sacked by Bradyn Swinson. Major Burns jumps on the ball. LSU ball. Garrett Nussmeier is picked off by Nick Emmanwori. South Carolina ball. South Carolina has a 3 and out. LSU goes on a clutch 8 play 55 yard drive that is capped off by a 2 yard Josh Williams TD run. LSU 36-33. South Carolina has a 7 play 44 yard drive, setting up Alex Herrera for a 49 yard game tying field goal. Herrera misses. Ball game, LSU 36 - South Carolina 33.


TAKEAWAYS


- While this team showed a tremendous amount of heart in this comeback effort, you cannot do this with these better SEC teams. Alabama and Ole Miss will keep the petal down.

- Garrett Nussmeier is putting together quite the season. Through 3 games, the Tiger QB is 3rd in the nation in completions and TD passes. He is 15th in yards as well.

- Ashton Stamps and Zy Alexander are your best two defensive backs. These two guys are in great position when the ball comes their way.

- Good things happen when you blitz #7. Simply let Harold Perkins Jr spin!

- Kyren Lacy is tied for 2nd most TD receptions in the nation with Travis Hunter. Lacy is having a strong start to the season.

- Aaron Anderson is clutch. He is always there when you need a big play. Tip of the cap to you, AA.

- Caden Durham is for real. He will be the next Tiger running back that has "it." The young freshman introduced himself to the college football world Saturday.


AWARDS


- Offensive MVP - Caden Durham - In a game that looked lost, the freshman came in and showed something Tiger fans have yet to see all season, a slippery, hard running RB.

- Defensive MVP - Bradyn Swinson - Swinson had a great game. 5 tackles and 3 sacks in some massive moments for the Tigers.


LSU faces UCLA at 2:30 Saturday, September 21st, in Baton Rouge.


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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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