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Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) waits for the snap against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
LSU went on the road in week three and squeaked out a win in South Carolina. It wasn’t a smooth ride, but playing on the road in this conference is tough. Look no further than No. 1 Georgia struggled at Kentucky for more evidence of that.
The Tigers are now 2-1 on the year and 1-0 in conference play. A loss would have all but ended LSU’s playoff hopes. Now, LSU gets to return home for a couple of weeks before the schedule heats up again.
LSU gets UCLA in Week 4 followed by South Alabama in Week 5. The Tigers should be heavy favorites in both contests. That’s a relief for a team still figuring some things out.
LSU looked to be a sinking ship early on against South Carolina. The Gamecocks led 17-0 early in the first quarter, but LSU weathered the storm and took control of momentum heading into halftime.
It was a game full of mistakes, but it’s hard to be displeased with LSU fighting to get a close win.
Here are five stats that tell the story of LSU’s win over South Carolina.
South Carolina’s -0.49 EPA/drop back
The passing game isn’t South Carolina’s strong suit. But at points over the last two years, LSU’s secondary was just what a struggling air attack wanted to see.
That wasn’t the case on Saturday as LSU took care of business on the back end. Whether it was LaNorris Sellers or Robby Ashford, neither Gamecock QB threatened with their arm.
South Carolina completed 11 passes for 114 yards on the day. Sellers and Ashford both posted negative EPA totals, according to GameOnPaper.com.
It was a win for LSU’s young secondary.
LSU’s explosive play rate: 10%
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2024-09-16 16:37:24
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