Lane Kiffin had plenty to like after No. 10 LSU flattened No.
23 Texas A&M 35-6, and the numbers backed up the feeling. LSU controlled the game from start to finish, piling up 500 yards while holding the Aggies to 197.
“That’s a really quality win,” Kiffin said. “Winning 35-6, and really kind of dominating numbers, 500 yards to 197.”
For Kiffin, the defensive performance carried extra weight. Fans had been questioning whether defensive coordinator Blake Baker could slow down mobile quarterbacks, especially after the last two meetings with Texas A&M. This time, LSU answered that concern in a big way.
“We did a really good job defensively, it was big for the people who were here last year, especially Blake for the last two years. To play that way and limit Marcel, took good game plans and guys doing alot of things right.” Kiffin said.
Kiffin also addressed quarterback Sam Leavitt, and he did it with a little humor. He pointed to Leavitt’s injury as something that forced him to work more from the pocket and get the ball out on time.
“Sam was very injured, I joked him maybe it was the best thing that happened because he had to stay in the pocket and throw on time.” Kiffin jokingly said.
With Trey’dez Green unavailable, Hawaii transfer Jackson Harris stepped into a bigger role and made the most of it. He finished with 163 yards and two touchdowns, giving LSU a major boost in the passing game.
“It was awesome to see, alot of those plays were kinda similar, you know play action, Trey’dez type of plays. He was really good.” Coach Kiffin said.
The biggest takeaway from the night was clear: LSU’s defense showed it could handle a top opponent. After the Ole Miss game, there were doubts about whether this unit was ready for a tougher stage, but that conversation got shut down against Texas A&M.
Next up for the Tigers is McNeese in an in-state matchup on Saturday, October 5 th, at Death Valley.
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