LSU vs UCLA Week 4 Review

Erik Trosclair • September 22, 2024

Let's get into it!

UCLA played football for the 1st time in the state of Louisiana on Saturday. Let's talk about the game.


LSU received the opening kickoff and marched down the field on a 6 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a 5 yard Zavion Thomas touchdown reception. LSU 7-0. UCLA goes on an 8 play 75 yard drive, even converting on 4th down before Ethan Garbers hits Jack Pederson for a 20 yard touchdown reception. Tied 7-7. LSU then turns the ball over on downs. UCLA hits a 47 yard field goal. UCLA 10-7. LSU has a 4 play 75 yard drive; this is where the play of the game comes in. With a DB all over Kyle Parker, Garrett Nussmeier throws a perfect pass. Parker takes it into the endzone (see picture above). LSU 14-10. The two teams trade punts on their next possessions. UCLA's following possession was looking to be a promising one before Bradyn Swinson sacked Ethan Garbers, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Sai'vion Jones. The Tigers kick a 22 yard field goal. LSU 17-10. UCLA then goes on an 11 play 75 yard drive, and Ethan Garbers finds Logan Loya for an 11 yard touchdown. Tied 17-17. LSU kneels out the half. UCLA punts on the opening possession of the 2nd half. The Tigers are pinned on their own 4 yard line, but the Tiger offense put together a 13 play 96 yard drive, taking more than 6 minutes off of the clock. Josh Williams ran it into the endzone from 2 yards out. LSU 24-17. UCLA punts again, pinning the Tigers deep in their own territory. LSU puts together an 11 play 92 yard drive, and Caden Durham takes a pass 35 yards into the endzone. LSU 31-17. UCLA throws an interception to Jardin Gilbert on the following drive. Tiger kicker Damien Ramos hits a 32 yard field goal. LSU 34-17. UCLA punts again. LSU runs out the clock on the final drive. Tigers win! LSU 34 UCLA 17.


TAKEAWAYS


- Garrett Nussmeier is the real deal. Nuss threw for 352 yards, 3 TDs, and hit 9 different pass catchers.

- Mason Taylor will be a great NFL tight end. Appreciate him while you have him on your team, Tiger fans!

- Bradyn Swinson steps up again! This guy is piecing together a great season.

- Sai'vion Jones is really coming into his own right now. It is great to see someone stepping up.

- Aaron Anderson is quietly having a solid season for the Tigers. He is always open when the Tigers need a big catch.

- The Tiger defense pitched a shutout in the 2nd half. The adjustments that were made at half were great to see.

- This UCLA team has some grit. Ethan Garbers took some hard hits in this contest. Respect.


AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Garrett Nussmeier - What a game. This guy is playing some great ball right now.

- Defensive MVP - Bradyn Swinson - 5 total tackles, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble. Awesome game.


LSU welcomes South Alabama to Death Valley next Saturday night at 6:30.


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