Stud: Damone Clark
The reigning defensive player of the week in the SEC and the conference’s tackles leader recorded another 13 tackles, 8 solo tackles and one tackle for loss in a spirited effort from the senior linebacker. The defense showed flashes in the loss to Auburn and made key stops late in the second half but couldn’t stop a grueling 92-yard scoring drive that would be the difference. Clark made his presence felt, as usual.
Dud: Head coach Ed Orgeron
This was a tough loss for everyone involved in the LSU program, but a lot of the blame is fair to put on Coach Orgeron. The fact that an LSU team can’t run the football. They continue to have time management issues, look unprepared at times, and in crucial times. Coach O deserves a dud grading after a very disappointing loss in front of a raucous crowd in Baton Rouge.
The boos were heard, and Orgeron said after the game that fans deserve to be angry. Coach O has a lot to improve in the next five games that includes no cakewalks.