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Postgame Buzz: How Twitter reacted to LSU’s 52-24 win over South Carolina

Here’s a look at how everyone reacted after LSU’s big victory over South Carolina.

LSU celebrated a fun 52-24 win over South Carolina on Saturday night in Death Valley, which led to plenty of fun moments and tweets.

One of the best things about Twitter is how schools continue to let fans in on the postgame festivities, like showing off what the winning locker room felt like after taking care of the Gamecocks.

With Myles Brennan out of action, TJ Finley was set to get the starting nod for the Tigers. Prior to the game, Finley had a chat with Brennan’s father. Later, the LSU student section began chanting Finley’s name.

It was easy to see why…

It was probably a wise decision to get in sync with Terrace Marshall Jr.

Among the highlights in the game was Trey Palmer returning a kickoff 95 yards to the house in the third quarter. It had been a long time coming for the LSU kickoff return unit to celebrate this feeling in front of a home crowd.

WATCH: Trey Palmer turns a disaster into a 95-yard kickoff return

A few former LSU Tigers chimed in with their thought son the game.

See a fun tweet during the game? Be sure to send it our way for possible inclusion next week when LSU faces Auburn.

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Four things we learned about LSU following a big win over South Carolina

LSU picked up its second win of the 2020 season Saturday night with a 52-24 victory over South Carolina. Because nothing has been easy for the Tigers in the 2020 season, it was comforting for LSU fans to see their squad have a relatively easy night …

LSU picked up its second win of the 2020 season Saturday night with a 52-24 victory over South Carolina. Because nothing has been easy for the Tigers in the 2020 season, it was comforting for LSU fans to see their squad have a relatively easy night under the lights.

It may be difficult to gauge just what this win means for LSU, in the long run, this season. Although South Carolina was coming off their own nice win against Auburn, the Gamecocks are not exactly the team to measure yourself against in the SEC. Regardless, there were some positive takeaways from the game for LSU as they look to climb their way back up the SEC West standings.

Here are four things we learned from LSU’s big win over South Carolina on Saturday night.

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LSU 31, South Carolina 10: Best of highlights at halftime

Here’s a look at some of the best plays of the game through the first half.

The LSU Tigers desperately needed to find a sense of rhythm and confidence after suffering an upset loss to the Missouri Tigers on the road, followed by the game against Florida being postponed last week.

The Tigers appear to have done just that after the unexpected open date, currently leading the South Carolina Gamecocks, 31-10 at halftime.

True freshman quarterback TJ Finley has looked mostly impressive on his debut finishing out the initial two quarters of his college career, 14-of-18 passing for 216 yards with two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and an interception.

Here’s a look at some of the best plays of the game through the first half.

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LSU will look to finish the job when the Tigers get back to the field for the last two quarters of action against South Carolina in Baton Rouge.

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LSU remains a six-point favorite over South Carolina, pet BetMGM

The LSU Tigers (1-2) are favorites as they host the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2) on Saturday in Baton Rouge. 

The LSU Tigers (1-2) look to get back to the win column as they host Will Muschamp’s South Carolina Gamecocks (2-2) on Saturday in Baton Rouge.

Early in the week, BetMGM installed the defending national champions as a six-point favorite. With the news that starting quarterback Myles Brennan is now officially out and freshman T.J. Finley is set to start, BetMGM has kept LSU as a six-point favorite.

The over/under moved from 59.5 to an updated 54.5. The Tigers have been the favorite in every game this season, despite losing two of the three contests.

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Here is a look at the updated lines for Saturday’s SEC matchup between South Carolina and LSU.

Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

Spread:

South Carolina: +6 (-110)

LSU: -6 (-110)

Money line:

South Carolina: +175

LSU: -218

Over/Under:

O/U: 54.5

Over: -115

Under: -106

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Myles Brennan ruled out, freshman TJ Finley to start at quarterback for LSU

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan will reportedly miss the Tigers’ game against South Carolina this Saturday.

LSU quarterback Myles Brennan will reportedly miss the Tigers’ game against South Carolina this Saturday. In his place, true freshman TJ Finley will make his first college start for the Tigers.

According to LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, Brennan, who is dealing with a “significant” lower-body injury, was injured in the 45-41 loss at Missouri two weeks ago.

Finley, a 6-foot-6, 242-pounder from Ponchatoula High, was a three-star prospect in the 2020 recruiting class.

Orgeron discussed both of his freshmen quarterbacks earlier this week, Finley and Max Johnson, stating he had confidence in both, per Fox 8.

To be honest, they both had fantastic weeks. Both of them are very impressive. I believe both of those guys have NFL talent at quarterback. Now they haven’t been in live-action; they’re both freshmen. We’re going to practice both of those quarterbacks this week.

Brennan was having a strong season before the injury, completing 60 percent of his passes with 1,112 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions.