Three Tigers named SEC Players of the Week after big win over Alabama

Jayden Daniels, Harold Perkins and Mason Taylor all received honors from the league office.

With LSU’s emotional 32-31 overtime win over Alabama on Saturday night sending shockwaves throughout the SEC, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise to see several Tigers players among the conference’s players of the week.

For yet another impressive and efficient performance, [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week. Daniels was 22 of 32 passing for 182 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding 95 yards and a rushing touchdown in overtime that set up the game-winning two-point conversion.

The player who caught that two-point conversion, tight end [autotag]Mason Taylor[/autotag], was named the SEC Freshman of the Week after totaling three catches for 36 yards and the touchdown that gave LSU a late lead near the end of regulation.

Last — but certainly not least — true freshman linebacker [autotag]Harold Perkins[/autotag] had arguably his best performance yet, totaling three quarterback hits, a sack and a pass breakup in addition to eight tackles. For his efforts, he’s been named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week.

After a statement performance, the Tigers will look to avoid a letdown next weekend as they hit the road to take on Arkansas. With a win in that game and an Alabama victory over Ole Miss, LSU would clinch the SEC West.

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