For the second year in a row, the LSU Tigers opened the season in a manner that no one wanted to see. Much like the Mississippi State game last year, the defense gave up more than 450 total yards and 35+ points. For a defense that many felt was going to be better, there were many of the same issues.
After the 38-27 loss in week one, we take a look at what we learned about the LSU Tigers:
Kayshon Boutte is still a handful
The Tigers’ top returning wide receiver from last year proved that he is going to be a problem for SEC defenses in 2021. After having a great three-game run to end the season last year, Boutte starting right where he left off against the UCLA Bruins.
Boutte Boutte Boutte rockin' everywhere @KayshonB15 takes it 45 yards to the HOUSE! pic.twitter.com/P3gmcKzdzh
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 5, 2021
The five-star wide receiver finished with touchdown receptions of 45, 44, and three yards against the Bruins defense. It seemed as though he was the only positive note of the game. Expect for the special team players such as Avery Atkins’ punting and Cade York’s kicking.
Boutte proved that the offense needs to go through him as the Bruins defense didn’t really have an answer for him. The team was often giving him a big cushion at the line of scrimmage. Even when they played to jam him at the line, he found a way to get free releases.
Game plan moving forward: Feed No. 1