LSU Football defended Tiger Stadium with a win over the Nicholls State Colonels, but the game was not as stress-free as fans had hoped. Here's a breakdown of the good, the bad, and the ugly from the game.
* **Jayden Daniels' performance:** The sophomore quarterback looked sharp in his first start of the season, completing 25 of 36 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 32 yards and a touchdown.
* **Kayshon Boutte's big game:** The star wide receiver had a monster performance, catching 10 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown. He was Daniels' favorite target all game long.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from LSU Football's Win over Nicholls State
* **Defense forces three turnovers:** The LSU defense forced three Nicholls State turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble recovery. The Tigers also held the Colonels to just 10 points.
* **Penalties:** LSU committed 10 penalties for 97 yards, which is unacceptable for a team with national championship aspirations.
* **Drops:** The Tigers receivers dropped several passes, including a few that could have been touchdowns. This is an issue that needs to be fixed moving forward.
* **Special teams struggles:** The LSU special teams unit had a rough day, giving up a blocked field goal and a punt return for a touchdown. These are areas that need to improve.
* **Offensive line play:** The LSU offensive line struggled to protect Daniels and open up holes for the running backs. The Tigers rushed for just 95 yards on 29 carries.
* **Defense gives up big plays:** The LSU defense gave up several big plays to the Nicholls State offense, including a 75-yard touchdown pass. This is an area that the Tigers need to clean up.
* **Overall performance:** The LSU Tigers did not play like a team that is ranked fourth in the country. They made too many mistakes and did not look like a cohesive unit. This is a game that the Tigers need to learn from and improve upon moving forward.
LSU Football's win over Nicholls State was a mixed bag. There were some good things, like Jayden Daniels' performance and the defense's takeaways. However, there were also some bad things, like the penalties and drops. And the overall performance was not good enough for a team that is ranked fourth in the country. The Tigers need to clean up their mistakes and play with more consistency moving forward.
