The 2024 football season is finally here. On Sunday night, No. 13 LSU kicked off the season against No. 23 USC in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After an entertaining game and a lead going into the fourth quarter, USC came out on top 27-20.
Let’s look at who saw their stock rise and who saw their stock fall in this game.
Stock Down: The streak continues
This game went back and forth for four quarters as LSU looked to get their first season-opening win since 2019, but the streak continued after the Tigers lost to USC on a late field goal. [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] is now 0-3 in season openers while at LSU.
Stock Up: Kyren Lacy
With the loss of [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] and [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag] to the first round of the NFL Draft, LSU needed a new star wide receiver. There has been a lot of buzz during fall camp around how great Lacy has been. He got his season off to a great start tonight.
Stock Up: Blake Baker
Hallelujah. Tiger fans you can rejoice. LSU has a defensive coordinator who is not afraid to send the house. The coverage was still rough at times but the front seven was flying all over the field.
Stock Up: Garrett Nussmeier
The gunslinger made his second start for the Tigers tonight in a tough season-opening matchup. He showed his prowess as he was calm, cool, and collected in the face of the Trojan pass rush. He finished the game 29-for-38 with 304 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Stock Down: 4th Quarter performance
Entering the fourth quarter, the Tigers had a 17-13 lead over the Trojans. LSU looked to close the game out and come up with their first season-opening win since 2019, but LSU was dominated in the final quarter. USC outgained the Tigers 179-66 and outscored LSU 14-3 to win the game.
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