Three reasons LSU will get back on track vs. Florida

Nov 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers tight end Trey’Dez Green (14) makes a catch just out of bounds against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

LSU needs a win. Thanks to a bye week and two losses, LSU’s last win was almost a month ago. It was a 34-10 victory vs. Arkansas that came one week after upsetting a top-10-ranked Ole Miss squad. Things were trending up for a one-loss LSU squad.

A month later, the mood is different. A flat second half vs. Texas A&M followed by a 42-13 drubbing from Alabama has LSU needing to win out to match its win total from last year.

“No one is in a good mood,” Brian Kelly said, “The food doesn’t taste good. No one likes being around each other right now.”

That’s what a 42-13 loss can do to a team, especially one with LSU’s expectations. But Kelly acknowledged the SEC is still in play and the team knows it. A bad mood doesn’t mean morale is shot and Kelly said he liked the group’s preparation this week.

Here’s why LSU fans should be confident in a rebound vs. Florida.

They’ve been here before

LSU was in a similar spot last year. After the Alabama loss, the Tigers were out of the SEC race and playoff conversation. But three games were left on the schedule and LSU had to find something else to play for.

Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers set their sights on the Heisman and breaking records while Kelly said the team took pride in getting to 10 wins.

A core of this team was present for that last year and Kelly is a veteran coach. LSU doesn’t have the cheat code that was Daniels this year, but LSU has enough veteran leadership. Over the summer, Kelly said this was his most player-led team yet.

I don’t see LSU coming out flat and that aforementioned leadership shows up.

Florida gives Nussmeier…

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Author : LSU Tigers Wire

Publish date : 2024-11-15 20:47:26

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