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LSU’s Spring Game: An Encouraging Start to the 2021 Football Season

LSU’s spring game gives fans hope for the 2021 football season.

LSU’s Spring Game wrapped up this afternoon in Tiger Stadium with the white team edging out the purple team, 23-14.

There were a few standout performances, in particular, receivers Kayshon Boutte and Jontre Kirklin.

Boutte hauled in a beautiful throw from Myles Brennan for a 39-yard touchdown. He ended the game with 11 catches for 162 yards and a touchdown.

“We showed out today,” Boutte said postgame. “We could improve in some areas, but altogether we did good as a unit.”

Jontre Kirklin had himself a day too, catching 16 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns.

Kirklins showing out today was significant since the LSU offense truthfully needs a few guys to step up at the receiver position this season.

Head Coach Ed Orgeron spoke after the game about the LSU wide receivers”

“We need a lot of (wide receivers) to show up”

The biggest storyline to take away from today’s spring game ­– LSU’s defense looks much improved. Defensive coordinator Daronte Jones had his guys running around the field competing on each and every snap. It was a refreshing scene to watch when you think back to what this defense lacked in 2020.

“I tell you what, this Daronte Jones is a talented, talented football coach.” Ed Orgeron said post-game.

Cornerback Dwight McGlothern blanked the wide receivers throughout today’s game. He was active on each route, jumping in, and had four pass breakups, three tackles with one of them for a loss.

“Dwight (McGlothern) had a great day today.” Ed Orgeron said after the fame.

Defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy led the team with three sacks. Roy looks as if he is picking up right where he left off from last season, but as he enters his second year, it’s becoming clearer that things are beginning to click together for him.

Derek Stingley Jr. was also his usual self in today’s game. Intercepting TJ Finley with a diving catch. Stingley Jr. and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte were battling and competing throughout the game.

“Derek Stingley, I think, is the best corner in America,” Orgeron said.

It’s only one spring game, and there’s still a lot to piece together prior to week one.

Still, an encouraging start to the football season.

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