One area that could be a strength for LSU in almost every game this year is the special teams. Cade York is the best kicker in the country and Avery Atkins has shown his ability to flip the field on his punts. Trey Palmer had a 23-yard punt return against the Bulldogs, the team needs more of that. It is an area of hidden yardage that Orgeron wants an emphasis on.
“Special teams have been solid all the way around for LSU. That’s an area there that’s going to be a good challenge for us as we prepare ourselves on special teams.” – Harsin on special teams
Harsin continued, “I do feel like this team and Coach Watts and all the coaches that are involved on special teams are doing a really good job of getting ourselves in a position to be successful on special teams, to try to make plays, to try to do things in the game where we can hopefully have an impact and make a difference.”
The Auburn head coach also mentioned that he expects a physical game in Death Valley. It will be a different atmosphere for the first-year head coach.
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