It’s a new year, but it was the same story for LSU as the Tigers dropped their season opener to the Florida State Seminoles 24-23.
LSU came into the game as a slight favorite and had some success on their opening drive. A bad snap set the offense back, and LSU was forced to settle for a field goal, going up 3-0.
From that point on, Florida State found its footing as LSU struggled. Its offensive line didn’t offer much protection for [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] and the Tiger defense could not get off the field on third down.
LSU had some moments in the second half where it looked like LSU was figuring things out, but it was too little, too late. After it looked like a muffed punt was going to end the game, a Florida State fumble gave LSU the ball back, allowing the Tigers one more chance.
LSU marched all the way down the field, scoring a touchdown to pull within a point. Florida State blocked the extra point and that was that. A heartbreaking loss for LSU.
Here are five takeaways from the loss to FSU.