Entering the 2024 season, the defense was arguably the biggest question for LSU.
The unit struggled last fall, but there was optimism with new coordinator [autotag]Blake Baker[/autotag]. After one game, however, it’s unclear how much the group has improved.
The front seven looked more impactful than it did last season, getting some pressure on Miller Moss and holding the USC run game in check. But Moss torched the secondary to the tune of 378 passing yards in a 27-20 win.
Despite the showing, sophomore LSU linebacker [autotag]Whit Weeks[/autotag] said the group has improved quite a bit since the 2023 campaign when he spoke to the media on Wednesday.
“A lot of progress,” Weeks said when asked how much progress the defense has made. “I think we have a lot more confidence, which is the main thing that I can see from last year. We have a lot more confidence in not only our abilities but knowing the playbook. So that’s huge for us.”
Only time will tell how the defense fares when the Tigers get into the SEC schedule, but it has the chance to work some kinks out this weekend when LSU hosts Nicholls State for its home opener on Saturday night.
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