The Bad: LSU’s Running Game
Over the years LSU has prided itself on running the football. The team used backs such as Kevin Faulk, Leonard Fournette, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and many more. However, this current team doesn’t seem like they can get any traction in the running game.
Through the first two games, the Tigers are averaging just two yards per carry. They have yet to score on the ground and are averaging just 87.5 yards per game. Most of which came against McNeese, they totaled 126 yards but it took them 36 carries to get there. The backs managed a few big runs but are seemingly stuffed on every other attempt. That needs to change.
The passing game wasn’t much better but they were able to score through the air. The offense tallied 380 total yards against a defense that surrendered 472 the week prior, not a great look for a team as talented as the Tigers. The offensive execution has to be better moving forward.
Finally, we have the ugly