Just watched the LSU vs. A&M game from October, and here are some things that stood out:
1. LSU’s QB Struggles: The QB had happy feet on two interceptions where there wasn’t even pressure. Those turnovers gifted A&M great field position, leading to scoring drives of 8, 17, and 32 yards.
2. Special Teams Issues: LSU missed three very makeable field goals—left a lot of points on the board.
3. Zone Read Woes (A&M QB vs. South Carolina): Watching A&M’s QB against South Carolina, the unblocked edge defender consistently went straight at him on the zone read, hitting him every time. Instead of riding the RB and reading the play, he started giving the ball and retreating. If he’d stayed in the mesh point longer, they could’ve legally hit him while he was still engaging with the RB.
4. Le’Veon Moss: Moss made some key plays for A&M in this game, but unfortunately, he’s out for the year with a serious knee injury. This will impact their ability to establish the run.
5. Running Game Nonexistent: LSU could not establish any kind of running game, making them one-dimensional.
Looking ahead to our game, this feels like a matchup where we might see Arch. If LSU’s QB struggled this much against Elko’s simulated pressures, we can expect something similar—or worse—this week. LSU’s interior O-line will get exposed again, and their lack of a run game is a serious problem.
Thoughts? How do you think our defense will handle this matchup?
1. LSU’s QB Struggles: The QB had happy feet on two interceptions where there wasn’t even pressure. Those turnovers gifted A&M great field position, leading to scoring drives of 8, 17, and 32 yards.
2. Special Teams Issues: LSU missed three very makeable field goals—left a lot of points on the board.
3. Zone Read Woes (A&M QB vs. South Carolina): Watching A&M’s QB against South Carolina, the unblocked edge defender consistently went straight at him on the zone read, hitting him every time. Instead of riding the RB and reading the play, he started giving the ball and retreating. If he’d stayed in the mesh point longer, they could’ve legally hit him while he was still engaging with the RB.
4. Le’Veon Moss: Moss made some key plays for A&M in this game, but unfortunately, he’s out for the year with a serious knee injury. This will impact their ability to establish the run.
5. Running Game Nonexistent: LSU could not establish any kind of running game, making them one-dimensional.
Looking ahead to our game, this feels like a matchup where we might see Arch. If LSU’s QB struggled this much against Elko’s simulated pressures, we can expect something similar—or worse—this week. LSU’s interior O-line will get exposed again, and their lack of a run game is a serious problem.
Thoughts? How do you think our defense will handle this matchup?
