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Stock up, stock down: Which LSU players impressed, struggled in win over South Carolina

Here’s a look at the stock report on LSU after its 52-24 win over South Carolina on Saturday.

The LSU Tigers defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 52-24 on Saturday in Baton Rouge to improve to 2-2.

It was a nice bounceback performance after a disappointing defeat at Missouri two weeks ago.

Offensively, the Tigers continue to roll. LSU amassed 541 total offensive yards, including an impressive 276 on the ground. The Tigers’ running game has been inconsistent this season, so Saturday’s performance was a welcome sight for offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger.

Defensively, Bo Pelini’s unit has struggled in two of LSU’s three games before South Carolina. While the defense wasn’t perfect in the win over the Gamecocks, it appears the week off helped the previously struggling unit.

With quarterback Myles Brennan out with an injury, this was a big win for the Tigers. The win allows the Tigers to stay in the SEC race, even with two losses.

Here’s a look at the stock report on LSU after its 52-24 win over South Carolina on Saturday.

 

Report Card: Grading LSU’s win against South Carolina

Now, the grades are in with the postgame report card, and some Tigers are getting high marks for their contributions.

LSU evened its record, 2-2, getting back to the win column for the first time since its 41-7 win over Vanderbilt earlier this month, with a 52-24 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night.

Now, the grades are in with the postgame report card, and some Tigers are getting high marks for their contributions.

Quarterback: A-

T.J. Finley gained the start in place of the injured Myles Brennan, and he was quite impressive. Finley completed 17-of-21 pass attempts for 265 yards and two touchdowns. He threw one interception but never seemed rattled in his first career start. Finley added to the team’s rushing total with 24 yards and a rushing touchdown.

All in all, this was a fine first start for the freshman, who had the student section chanting his name at one point.

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said after the game not to expect any change at quarterback to be made. While Finley’s performance was encouraging, Orgeron made it clear the job is still Brennan’s when he is available.

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Vols’ target BJ Ojulari receives LSU visit

Vols’ target BJ Ojulari receives LSU visit.

Tennessee football’s pipeline into Marietta, Ga. is rock solid as Marietta High School four-star quarterback Harrison Bailey remains steadfast in his commitment to the Vols.

Bailey is surrounded by talent in his high school program, and one of his teammates that is high on Tennessee’s list is defensive end BJ Ojulari. Ojulari was committed to the Vols early this fall, but flipped to LSU. In the midst of preparing for it’s College Football Playoff matchup with Oklahoma, Ed Orgeron paid a visit to Ojulari’s house with members of his staff on Thursday.

Ojulari is a four-star prospect on the 247 Sports Composite, and rated as the No. 7 weak-side defensive end in the country.

As Marietta High School prepares to play for a Georgia state championship on Saturday, Tennessee is running out of time to gain ground on Ojulari with the Early Signing Period fast approaching on December 18 to December 20.