What we learned from the LSU Tigers opening game loss

A look at what we learned about the LSU Tigers from Saturday’s game against UCLA.

Max Johnson play was inconsistent

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When evaluating a team following a loss, many look for who to blame for it. After LSU lost there was plenty of blame but we won’t do that with Max Johnson, he didn’t play terribly but was at times inconsistent.

It was hard for Johnson to really get going in this game, despite throwing the ball 46 times. He was only sacked twice but Johnson took hit after hit from the Bruins defense. The exotic looks up front confused the young quarterback, his timing was interrupted, and frankly, he was getting zero help.

The offensive line was getting beat far too often, there was no run game to help. Johnson isn’t above criticism as he tried to rush at times. Especially when he threw the interception to Caleb Johnson. The ball sailed over the head of Kole Taylor and into Johnson’s arms.

The focus for the upcoming week will be to try and slow things down for the sophomore quarterback. 

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