LSU had a little trickery to begin the game, and it threw Alabama for a loop.
The Tigers, to my surprise, came out fighting in this game. And you could see it in Ed Orgeron’s face. He’s not quite done coaching this program.
The fact that LSU held this Alabama offense scoreless for a quarter is impressive. The defense has given to indication that they were capable of doing such a thing. Is now a good time to remind every everyone that I thought this would get out of hand early?
Here are the stats from the first half as LSU currently trails Alabama 14-7.
Team Stats
Total yards: LSU 77, UA 216
Passing yards: LSU 44, UA 61
Rushing yards: LSU 25, UA 25
First downs: LSU 5, UA 12
Third downs: LSU 2-7, UA 4-8
Penalties: LSU 2-12, UA 5-35
Individual Stats
Max Johnson: 4 of 8, 48 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 carries for -10 yards
Tyrion Davis-Price: 9 carries for 33 yards
Corey Kiner: 2 carries, 3 yards
Jack Mashburn: 1 catch for 26 yards
Jack Bech: 1 catch for 10 yards
Brian Thomas Jr: 1 catch, 8 yards, 1 carry, 5 yards