![]() ![]() LSU’s defensive line was expected to be one of the best in the country. We’ll give this group a B+ for now, but it needs to play better than it did against Auburn. However, we have seen some improvements in run blocking, which has been an issue at LSU for a few years now. Jones looked like a freshman and Auburn was able to get pressure with just three or four rushers. It was the worst night LSU had in pass protection all year. This group has been inconsistent, but still better than expected.Īgainst Auburn’s front, there were some struggles. Garrett Dellinger was settling in at left guard until a hand injury knocked him out.Īnthony Bradford has been in and out, and Miles Frazier has jumped around as needed, making starts at three different positions. ![]() It’s hard to ask for anything more than what Campbell and Jones did in that Mississippi State game.Ĭharles Turner has settled in at center for LSU, while the guards have remained a revolving door. ![]() By the time they found their footing, it was too late.Īgainst Mississippi State, LSU started two true freshmen at tackle in Will Campbell and Emery Jones, and the unit had its best game of the season. The group struggled early against Florida State, preventing the offense from establishing any form of momentum. This was LSU’s biggest question mark heading into the season and thus far, it’s been a mixed bag. If Boutte breaks out and Nabers and Thomas find some consistency, this group will be one of the most potent in the country. If we’re grading this group strictly on performance, it’s probably a B+, but expectations have to be considered. Jaray Jenkins has shown up in big moments as well, leading the team in touchdowns. Nabers performance against Mississippi State gives this unit a boost, as well as the strides Thomas has made in his second year. and Mason Taylor had two drops, while Boutte and Malik Nabers had one each. LSU dropped five passes on Saturday, but one of those came from Emery.īrian Thomas Jr. This unit had their worst game of the season against Auburn. You’d like to see more from Kayshon Boutte, but we’re grading the group, not individuals. At the same time, they’ve made some big plays that have kept LSU in games. They haven’t taken over a game and have had difficulty creating consistent separation. Many thought this pass-catching group was the best in the SEC heading into the year. If Goodwin was healthy, this grade would be a tad higher, but we’re going to need to see a bit more consistency from this group. He doesn’t have the game-breaking ability that Emery or Goodwin possesses, but he’s a guy this staff trusts. Williams’ 68 yards against Auburn were a career-high. He’s averaged 7.2 yards per attempt over the last two games. The guy with the most to gain with Goodwin out could be Cain.Ĭain led the way for LSU against New Mexico and looked good against Auburn. Emery was given the ball eight times against Auburn, but had LSU’s biggest run of the night, scoring the go-ahead touchdown down in the second half.Įmery’s 39-yard reception was LSU’s longest play of the night and set LSU up at the goal line to make it 17-14. That was not the case, as Williams led the way with 17. With Goodwin out, the expectation was that Emery would receive the bulk of the carries. John Emery Jr., Josh Williams and Noah Cain all averaged four or more yards per carry in Jordan-Hare. The way the group played against Auburn should ease some concerns. Goodwin had been LSU’s most consistent runner to start the year. The running back room took a hit with Armoni Goodwin’s hamstring injury. ![]()
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