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TAMPA — Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels was missing, but it didn’t stop LSU from having its quarterbiack provide heroics to win a big game.
Game MVP Garrett Nussmeier led an eight-play, 98-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter to rally No. 13 LSU past unranked Wisconsin, 35-31, on Monday in the 2024 Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.
Nussmeier connected with Bryan Thomas Jr. on a 4-yard touchdown pass with 3:08 remaining for the winning score. He finished 31 of 45 for 395 yards and three touchdowns as LSU piled up 492 yards of total offense.
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Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean (10) and LSU Tigers defensive end Jake Ibieta (55) tackle LSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor (86) at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
The Tigers (10-3) needed every bit of their offense’s production as their much-maligned defense, ranked 101st nationally in total defense and 76th in scoring defense, allowed 506 yards. Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Modecai had his first 300-yard game of the season and finished 27 of 40 for 378 yards and three touchdowns.
LSU’s defense, however, made two big plays when it needed them to clinch the game by sacking Modecai on third and fourth down as the Badgers were driving for the winning score in the final minute.
LSU erases 14-point deficit for 2nd time
Jackson Aker’s 33-yard touchdown run on the opening drive of the second half put Wisconsin up 28-14, but LSU rallied to tie the score for the second time with scores on back-to-back…
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Publish date : 2024-01-01 20:49:26
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