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Greg Brooks Jr. gets the game ball against Auburn

Brooks had an interception late in the fourth quarter that sealed the win.

“He takes what he wants.”

That was the saying fans always used to describe former LSU safety [autotag]Tyrann Mathieu[/autotag]. On Saturday night, when the Tigers needed it the most, [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] did his best honey badger impression.

LSU was clinging to a 21-17 lead with 2:25 left in the fourth quarter, and Auburn was driving down the field. On second and eleven from the LSU 36-yard line, Robby Ashford tried to hit former LSU receiver [autotag]Koy Moore[/autotag] on a curl route over the middle.

Brooks had other plans.

He stole the ball out of the hands of Moore and returned it to the Auburn 46-yard line before Ashford took him down. That interception sealed the victory for LSU as the Tigers would pick up a first down on their next drive and run the clock out.

He received the game ball for his efforts.

When [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his teammates needed him the most, Brooks showed up and made what could be the play of the season so far.

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Instant Analysis: Comeback leads LSU past Auburn in road SEC win

The Tigers overcame a 17-0 deficit to move to 2-0 in SEC play.

LSU got punched in the mouth yet again on Saturday night. The Tigers looked totally out of sorts to start the game, falling behind 17-0 early in a game that looked like it could get ugly.

But once again, this team responded. The defense tightened up, shutting out Auburn in the second half and scoring a touchdown on a fumble return. The offense — while far from perfect — did just enough to bring the team back as LSU earned a 21-17 win.

It was truly pretty remarkable considering how the game began, including [autotag]Sevyn Banks[/autotag]’ scary injury situation on the opening kickoff.. The Tigers gave up two touchdown passes from Robby Ashford early, and facing a three-score deficit, it looked like things could get out of hand.

That’s when the defense came up with a huge play. A strip-sack from [autotag]BJ Ojulari[/autotag] was recovered by [autotag]Jay Ward[/autotag], who returned it for a touchdown. That play flipped the momentum in the game significantly, and a touchdown run from [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] right before half cut the deficit to three.

It wasn’t Daniels’ best game. He finished just 8 of 20 passing for 80 yards, though he did add 59 on the ground plus the score. Once again, Daniels didn’t complete this game. He was looked shaken up after an awkward slide, and though he tried to stay in, he was ultimately pulled.

[autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] entered, though he wasn’t very successful and completed just two of six passes for five yards. [autotag]John Emery Jr.[/autotag] was the team’s best offensive weapon, taking eight carries for 42 yards and a touchdown in addition to a 39-yard reception, though he did have a fumble that could have been costly at the end.

The ground game, in general, was strong. It totaled 185 yards, led by [autotag]Josh Williams[/autotag] with 68 on 17 carries. But it was LSU’s defense that truly saved the day in the second half.

It forced two interceptions, one on a trick play which was thrown by former LSU receiver [autotag]Koy Moore[/autotag] to true freshman [autotag]Harold Perkins Jr.[/autotag], and another from Ashford when the ball was ripped out of Moore’s hands by [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag]

It was overall the best passing day of Ashford’s career. He completed just 19 of 38 passes but totaled 337 yards and two passing touchdowns. Still, his two turnovers held the team back despite AU outgaining LSU 438-270.

It wasn’t the prettiest game, but LSU is now 2-0 and has won four-straight games as it prepares to welcome the top-10 Tennessee Volunteers to town next weekend.

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LSU safety Major Burns to miss the next 3-6 weeks with a neck injury

Burns missed Saturday night’s game and likely won’t be unavailable for a decent portion of SEC play.

The Tigers were without one of their top defensive players in Saturday night’s 38-0 win over New Mexico. Safety [autotag]Major Burns[/autotag] was held out with a neck injury.

After the game, [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] delivered a less-than-ideal update to Burns’ status. The safety suffered an upper neck injury and has been cleared by the doctors, but Kelly said Burns is set to miss the next 3-6 weeks as the team will not rush him back to action.

It’s a big loss for the Tigers’ secondary, but luckily the team is set to get safety [autotag]Joe Foucha[/autotag] back next week. Foucha has missed the first four games with an academic suspension. He will likely start at safety next week against Auburn alongside his former roommate at Arkansas, [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag]

LSU was also without edge rusher [autotag]BJ Ojulari[/autotag] with what Kelly called a “cranky” patella injury, but he’s expected to play next week. Burns, who transferred in from Georgia last year and became a starter this season, is tied for third on the team with 16 tackles. He also ties for the team lead with two pass deflections.

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Instant Analysis: Tigers shut out New Mexico for third-straight win

The Tigers outgained the Lobos 633-88 in a 38-0 blanking.

LSU delivered another impressive performance in its last tuneup before it enters the meat of its SEC schedule in Week 4. The Tigers blanked the New Mexico Lobos in a 38-0 win as they move to 3-1 on the season.

Coach Brian Kelly’s team has now won three-straight games since dropping its season opener against FSU in New Orleans.

It was about as dominant a performance as you’ll see at this level of football. Though the final tally on the scoreboard wasn’t anything spectacular, LSU outgained the Lobos by a stunning 633-88 margin, entirely controlling the game on both sides of the ball.

The offense looked sharp once again, and it was another efficient performance from quarterback [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag], who completed 24 of 29 passes for 278 yards. He didn’t find the end zone through the air or on the ground, but he is still yet to throw an interception this season.

Early in the third quarter, Daniels exited the game and entered the medical tent with an apparent injury. He left the tent and grabbed a helmet, seemingly being cleared to return, but the game was already out of hand and the coaches would hold him out as a precaution.

In his place, Garrett Nussmeier looked much better than he did in his previous action against Southern in Week 2. He completed 9 of 10 passes for 135 yards and a 57-yard touchdown pass to [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag], who finished with three catches for 76 yards.

With [autotag]Kayshon Boutte[/autotag] out, [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] unsurprisingly also played a big role in the passing game, leading the team with 65 yards on six catches. Kelly also said the team wanted to work on getting the ball in Jack Bech’s hands, and the result was a seven-target, six-catch night in which he totaled 43 yards.

Jaray Jenkins (five catches, 57 yards), Kyren Lacy (four catches, 41 yards) and freshman tight end Mason Taylor (four catches, 34 yards) all made impacts, as well.

The ground game was dominant once again. In total, the Tigers managed 219 yards headlined by [autotag]Noah Cain[/autotag], who led the team in both yards and carries with 94 on 11 attempts. He found the end zone twice, including a 49-yard touchdown. Daniels contributed as well with nine attempts for 37 yards.

[autotag]John Emery Jr.[/autotag] saw an increased role in his second game back from suspension, leading the running back room in carries with nine for 45 yards. [autotag]Armoni Goodwin[/autotag] got the start and had just 24 yards on eight carries, though he also scored twice.

I could be even more effusive in my praise of LSU’s offense, but the defense deserves just as much credit for holding New Mexico to double-digit yardage. True freshman linebacker Harold Perkins continues to demonstrate his versatility, leading the team in tackles with eight.

[autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag], [autotag]West Weeks[/autotag], [autotag]Ali Gaye[/autotag] and [autotag]Saivion Jones[/autotag] all notched a sack, as well.

This wasn’t a very good New Mexico team, but it’s never easy to shut out an opponent in college football. That should give the Tigers a ton of confidence as they prepare for their first true road game of the year against an Auburn team that survived a wild overtime game against Missouri on Saturday.

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LSU safety Joe Foucha reacts to upcoming end of academic suspension

Foucha is expected to make his LSU debut against Auburn next weekend.

The Tigers have been without one of their top offseason additions through the first three games. Safety [autotag]Joe Foucha[/autotag], a transfer from Arkansas who was a three-year starter for the Razorbacks, faces an academic suspension for the first four weeks of the season due to issues getting his credits transferred in.

Foucha will miss Saturday’s contest against New Mexico, but he is slated to return to the field for LSU’s first road game of the season against Auburn on Oct. 1. Based on his reaction to the news on Twitter, it feels like a safe assumption to say the fifth-year senior is excited to return to the field.

Foucha was expected to be a starter for the Tigers this fall. In four seasons in Fayetteville, the New Orleans native totaled 230 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 12 pass deflections and four interceptions.

The Tigers’ starting safety duo of [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] — another Arkansas transfer — and [autotag]Major Burns[/autotag] have held things down in Foucha’s absence. [autotag]Jay Ward[/autotag] had previously been starting, but he moved to nickel ahead of Week 3. He was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week after a phenomenal performance against Mississippi State.

But Foucha’s return to the rotation should help LSU’s depth in the defensive backfield tremendously, and it comes just in time for the meat of the SEC schedule.

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Sevyn Banks expected to play against New Mexico, per Brian Kelly

LSU’s secondary should get a boost with Banks’ return.

2022 has been a year of fresh faces for LSU, and another one will make his debut on Saturday night. Ohio State transfer cornerback [autotag]Sevyn Banks[/autotag] is expected to hit the field after recovering from an injury-riddled 2021.

Banks began 2021 with a knee injury and missed the final few games of the season with a hip. He transferred to LSU in the spring and has slowly been ramping up. Due to the options LSU has in the secondary, the coaches had no reason to rush him back.

Banks was available against Mississippi State, but did not play. New Mexico could provide a better opportunity to work the corner back in. Prior to the injuries, Banks was expected to have a big year in 2021. He was on watchlists and a preseason third-team All-American.

When Banks was on the field, he wasn’t targeted all that much. His 12.9 snaps/target was first among Big Ten corners who played 200 snaps or more. His 17.6 snaps/reception ranked third. He allowed just 9.1 yards per catch.

In 2020, Banks forced six incompletions, which ranked third among Big Ten cornerbacks.

Banks signed with Ohio State in 2018. He was a top-300 recruit and ranked as the 23rd cornerback in the class. If healthy, Banks is a good addition to LSU’s cornerback group. It’s a unit that has already impressed despite a slew of new faces.

[autotag]Mekhi Garner[/autotag] has been LSU’s most consistent corner, playing more snaps than [autotag]Jarrick Bernard-Converse[/autotag] and [autotag]Colby Richardson[/autotag].

LSU has played a few guys in the slot thus far. [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] started the year there before swapping with [autotag]Jay Ward[/autotag], who is now LSU’s starting nickel back with Sage Ryan rotating in. Banks’ return shouldn’t affect the nickel rotation that much as Banks fits better on the outside.

LSU’s next two opponents, New Mexico and Auburn, leave a lot to be desired with the passing attack. However, Tennessee rolls to town on Oct. 8 and the LSU corners will need to have one of their better days, especially those guys on the outside.

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COLUMN: LSU might lose this week, and that’s okay

LSU might lose to Mississippi State on Saturday. Tiger fans should not overreact to a loss.

Conference play is once again upon us.

LSU will host Mike Leach and Mississippi State on Saturday night as the underdog. The Tigers aren’t supposed to be an underdog at home against MSU, right?

Well, these are different times, and LSU is in the midst of a rebuild.

A 65-17 win against Southern has helped reset the negative feelings that dwelled after the loss to Florida State. LSU begins conference play in a similar spot to where it began the season — with a lot of questions, but also a lot of potential. If the team that showed up in the fourth quarter against Florida State shows up against Mississippi State, LSU will win this game.

However, I’m not sure how wise it would be to count on that team to show up. That loss was just two weeks ago, and [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] might be a good coach, but he doesn’t have a magic wand.

LSU has made adjustments. [autotag]Jay Ward[/autotag] is now at the nickel spot and [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] will slide back to safety. We saw a new-look offensive line last week with [autotag]Charles Turner[/autotag] at center, [autotag]Garrett Dellinger[/autotag] at guard and [autotag]Miles Frazier[/autotag] bumping over to right tackle.

On top of personnel adjustments, these coordinators should have a better understanding of these players and we should see improved playcalling. Even after the loss to Florida State, I said this LSU team is better than the one we have seen the last two years.

It still might not be enough. This is a hard league to play in. Mississippi State is a good team, but it’s far from the best LSU will see this year. Mike Leach has his program close to where he wants it to be while Kelly is rebuilding. These programs are on different planes right now, even if the teams are similar in ability.

My expectation is that LSU will lose this game. That’s okay.

Nobody wants to start 1-2, especially after the way 2020 and 2021 played out, but it’s part of the process. Mississippi State has experience. It’s a group that’s well-coached on both sides of the ball.

It’s not that LSU isn’t well-coached. I have faith in this coaching staff, but it’s going to take some time for LSU to be able to compete on a consistent basis. I think the players have bought in and I think this is a team committed to winning, but again, issues can’t be fixed overnight or one offseason.

I’m excited to see where this LSU team goes over the course of the year, but we should be prepared for a few more growing pains in the meantime.

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Here’s what LSU has to do to win the national title this season

ESPN’s Bill Connelly lays out a framework for how the Tigers could compete for a title in Year 1 under Kelly.

Let me preface this by saying there are a lot of caveats and what-ifs, but LSU is listed as a possible national title contender by ESPN’s Bill Connelly.

The Tigers enter the season with +7000 odds of winning the national championship this season, per Tipico Sportsbook, but anything is possible. For that dream to come to fruition, a few things have to happen for this Tigers team, which has a lot of talent in Year 1 under coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] but just as many questions.

But Connelly sees a path to contention for LSU. Here are the five things he says need to happen for that to be the case.

If LSU can thrive through all of the changes…

LSU has a new head coach and a whole lot of new blood in the program. Other than the 15 high school recruits Brian Kelly signed, he brought in 15 transfers from other schools. It is not an easy task to bring all of that new talent and new ideas into one place and make them mesh together quickly. There’s a whole new playbook, new route concepts, new mantras, new goals, etc. Can LSU turn newness into greatness?

If a star quarterback emerges…

[autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag], [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag], [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag] or [autotag]Walker Howard[/autotag]? For LSU to win a national championship this season, one of these guys will have to do their best [autotag]Joe Burrow[/autotag] impression. To win it all, you have to have a great signal caller. You’ve got to have someone that can lead your team through the tough situations that you face in the SEC. Who will be the guy for Kelly?

If the offense has more playmakers than [autotag]Kayshon Boutte[/autotag]…

LSU will need some new guys to step up and make plays other than Boutte. We all know Boutte is an incredible receiver, but he can’t do it by himself. [autotag]Noah Cain[/autotag], [autotag]Kyren Lacy[/autotag], and a few other guys have got to help him in that department. One thing I love about Brian Kelly’s offenses is that he loves to use tight ends. That should help immensely.

If the new secondary is as good as it looks…

LSU landed five defensive backs from the transfer portal ([autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag], [autotag]Jarrick Bernard-Converse[/autotag], [autotag]Mekhi Garner[/autotag], [autotag]Joe Foucha[/autotag] and [autotag]Sevyn Banks[/autotag]). Those guys along with the one returning starter from last year should make a pretty solid secondary. As I mentioned on No. 1 though, You are bringing in a lot of new guys that have to learn how to work together and learn a whole new playbook, so it could take some time.

If the run defense grows more consistent…

If you are gonna play in the SEC, you’ve gotta stop the run. Alabama, Georgia, and Texas A&M are all going to come out and wear you out by running the ball. You can’t give up over 200 yards a game on the ground and expect to win.

For LSU to win the title, there are a lot of what-ifs, but it is possible for it to at least be competitive this season and have a shot at winning the SEC. Many are overlooking the Tigers after two disappointing campaigns, but Kelly was brought in to turn things around quickly, and he may be able to do just that.

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WATCH: LSU football players make cool Mother’s Day tribute video

LSU Wire joins the players in wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there in Tiger Nation.

With Sunday being Mother’s Day, LSU’s football players came together to make a pretty special tribute video to show their appreciation for their own mothers and for all the mothers in the Tigers’ fanbase.

The video, which was posted on the football team’s Twitter account, features a number of players including linebacker [autotag]Mike Jones Jr.[/autotag], quarterback [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag], cornerback [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag], cornerback [autotag]Jarrick Bernard-Converse[/autotag], safety [autotag]Joe Foucha[/autotag], receiver [autotag]Jack Bech[/autotag] and others.

It was certainly a cool gesture to see, and props go to both the players and the LSU digital media team for putting it together. You can check it out below.

LSU Wire joins with the players in wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there in Tiger Nation.

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Plenty of reasons for optimism as LSU finishes up spring ball

Spring practice has now concluded, and LSU fans have plenty of reasons for spring optimism.

Spring practice is now over, and tt will be a while before things pick up again for [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and LSU.

It was an eventful spring with more buzz than usual. That’s what happens when a $95 million coach is making his first impressions leading a team with a handful of new players.

Not to mention the position battle at quarterback, the new-look secondary, and all the question marks on the offensive line. We had a lot to talk about this spring. So, now that’s it over and the dust has settled, how should Tigers fans be feeling?

We’re going to take some time to feel good about where LSU is at, some spring optimism if you will.

Spring practice served as a reminder that there is still plenty of talent on this team, some of which we didn’t even get to see over the last few weeks. The wide receiver group looks like a strength, and that was without [autotag]Kayshon Boutte[/autotag], who could be one of the best players in the country upon his return this fall.

These pass catchers are going to be fun to watch and be a major boost to whoever ends up throwing to them.

On defense, the front looks good, almost great. Defensive lines are critical to finding success in the SEC, and LSU has a handful of guys up front with NFL talent. They can pose a threat to even the best offensive lines in the SEC.

Linebacker looks like it’s the deepest it’s been in years with [autotag]Greg Penn III[/autotag] taking steps forward along with returning veterans like [autotag]Mike Jones Jr.[/autotag] and [autotag]Micah Baskerville[/autotag]. That doesn’t even account for [autotag]Harold Perkins[/autotag], one of the highest-rated linebackers ever signed by LSU who will be arriving soon.

The secondary is still a huge question mark, but [autotag]Greg Brooks Jr.[/autotag] and [autotag]Joe Foucha[/autotag] look like they’re going to be reliable players that play a big part in the rebuild of that group.

The defense is in a much better spot than it was a year ago.

It won’t matter how good the defense is if the quarterback and offensive line aren’t figured out, but there are some reasons to start feeling good there.

There are talented options in the quarterback room, and each of them seems to be progressing while also earning the respect of the team. LSU doesn’t need a Heisman candidate under center next year, just someone who can run the offense. [autotag]Myles Brennan[/autotag], [autotag]Garrett Nussmeier[/autotag], and [autotag]Jayden Daniels[/autotag] all seem capable at this point, and at least one of them should turn into an SEC level starter by the fall.

The offensive line is going to have its bad moments this year, but it finished spring with some consistency as [autotag]Will Campbell[/autotag] held down the left tackle position. If Campbell ends up starting there, he will have times where he looks like a true freshman, but at the same time, you can’t help but wonder if LSU has found their elite left tackle to anchor the line for a few years.

Spring practice served as a time for Kelly to implement his program, to right the ship. It seems like that is what happened. This looks like a program with a clear direction led by someone who knows where he’s going. LSU hasn’t had that for a couple of years, and it’s refreshing to see.

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