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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