LSU vs USC game thread

[RickinDayton]

No score after 1st Qtr.
Both defenses w/excellent speed and playing aggressive. New USC DC (former PSU player D'anton Lynn) has their defense functioning and tackling better.

Good game. Adjustments will matter.

 

[RickinDayton]

No score after 1st Qtr.
Both defenses w/excellent speed and playing aggressive. New USC DC (firmer PSU player D'anton Lynn) has their defense functioning and tackling better.

Good game. Adjustments will matter.

USC WR just made an incredible climb the ladder, one handed grab of a pass. Under replay review but I think it will hold up.

 

[scrivener]

Miller Moss looks smooth and throws a nice ball. He has some big time weapons too.

 

[Jerry]

No score after 1st Qtr.
Both defenses w/excellent speed and playing aggressive. New USC DC (firmer PSU player D'anton Lynn) has their defense functioning and tackling better.

Good game. Adjustments will matter.

What a play by that USC receiver to set up the TD. Won't see a better catch all year.

I'm conflicted about this game. On the one hand, I want USC to suck so it won't be such a difficult game for us on the road.

On the other hand, if they're good, it would make a win against them more meaningful.

 

[LandoComando]

USC up early--they're definitely the second best team we'll play IMO

 

[LandoComando]

What a play by that USC receiver to set up the TD. Won't see a better catch all year.

I'm conflicted about this game. On the one hand, I want USC to suck so it won't be such a difficult game for us on the road.

On the other hand, if they're good, it would make a win against them more meaningful.

LSU, USC and Penn State are all in the mix for the same playoff spot so it really doesn't matter who wins--just a good early season game--hopefully.

 

[RickinDayton]

Miller Moss looks smooth and throws a nice ball. He has some big time weapons too.

Agree. They have an excellent WR group.
PSU will have to spread the passes around to beat a team like SoCal. They have the secondary talent to neutralize Wallace III.

 

[bdroc]

Both LSU and USC passing attacks look great. Everything is quick and decisive.

Maybe it's against weak defenses but both are as good or better than anything I saw yesterday. 23-27 passing so far.

 

[LandoComando]

Real nice answer by LSU

 

[Jerry]

Reasons to root against LSU: A) they're SEC; and B) their coach is Brian Kelly.

Damn, that drive was way too easy.

7-7.

 

[RickinDayton]

USC up early--they're definitely the second best team we'll play IMO

Agree.

LSU, USC and Penn State are all in the mix for the same playoff spot so it really doesn't matter who wins--just a good early season game--hopefully.

Really like the variations LSU is using to get their TE in space for receptions. LSU capped off that drive with a nice 19 yard TD pass to their #1 WR. Tied @ 7. Great game.

 

[lazydave841]

LSU looking rather efficient passing the ball thus far, even if they've just now tied the score.

USC defense has a pulse, but nothing that screams "good defense" just quite yet. Early returns are good.

 

[KCLion]

I’m certainly no LSU apologist, but damn, these officials. Right after the LSU delay of game explanation, USC moves at the LOS and no flag.

 

[creamery freak]

What a play by that USC receiver to set up the TD. Won't see a better catch all year.

I'm conflicted about this game. On the one hand, I want USC to suck so it won't be such a difficult game for us on the road.

On the other hand, if they're good, it would make a win against them more meaningful.

Watching Kelly lose never gets old.

 

[lazydave841]

Both LSU and USC passing attacks look great. Everything is quick and decisive.

Maybe it's against weak defenses but both are as good or better than anything I saw yesterday. 23-27 passing so far.

UGA in the 2nd half passed this well from what I saw. Ole Miss as well in the 1st quarter. Oregon QB had similar stats, but I didn't see much of that game to decide.

 

[scrivener]

Both of these teams have WR's for days.... what athletes. We are going to need an all around effort in many areas to knock off USC. A run game to control the LOS is crucial.

 

[RickinDayton]

Both LSU and USC passing attacks look great. Everything is quick and decisive.

Maybe it's against weak defenses but both are as good or better than anything I saw yesterday. 23-27 passing so far.

I don't think those defenses are weak.

 

[LandoComando]

Both of these teams have WR's for days.... what athletes. We are going to need an all around effort in many areas to knock off USC. A run game to control the LOS is crucial.

I can't wait for it--those are the games that make the season great--we're going to have to play our top game offensively because even if we're great defensively USC will put up points

 

[RickinDayton]

I’m certainly no LSU apologist, but damn, these officials. Right after the LSU delay of game explanation, USC moves at the LOS and no flag.

Another Big XII refereeing crew. Coincidence?

 

[knickslions]

LSU looking rather efficient passing the ball thus far, even if they've just now tied the score.

USC defense has a pulse, but nothing that screams "good defense" just quite yet. Early returns are good.

That pulse is faint. Given up 190 yards already in 1.5 quarters.

 

[lazydave841]

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Just seen this. Allar was #2 in QBR behind Milroe after week 1.

 

[scrivener]

I can't wait for it--those are the games that make the season great--we're going to have to play our top game offensively because even if we're great defensively USC will put up points

No question....we will need points for sure. But, a super fun and rare matchup.

 

[LandoComando]

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Just seen this. Allar was #2 in QBR behind Milroe after week 1.

Veilleux at 50--good for him
Greene at 88--nicely done by our D

 

[lazydave841]

That pulse is faint. Given up 190 yards already in 1.5 quarters.

I gave em credit for stuffing the opening drive moreso than penalize them for the yardage. I do share your sentiment.

 

[RickinDayton]

I can't wait for it--those are the games that make the season great--we're going to have to play our top game offensively because even if we're great defensively USC will put up points

For sure.

 

[lazydave841]

But, a super fun and rare matchup.

Rare no more! Probably play every other year now. Worst case, 2 out of 5.

 

[LandoComando]

Branch is...electric

 

[lazydave841]

LSU DB saved them from a TD. Excellent play to break that up.

 

[RickinDayton]

Branch is...electric

Difference maker as a kick returner and receiver.

 

[LandoComando]

Nussmeier's been impressive thus far. Not great coverage but all the right reads

 

[RickinDayton]

Nussmeier's been impressive thus far. Not great coverage but all the right reads

This has nothing to do with the actual game but both teams uniforms are classics like PSU.

 

[RickinDayton]

Well, both USC & LSU made their FGs. Sure hope PSU can figure out who can consistently kick FGs

 

[lazydave841]

It's not been mentioned, but the clock continuing to run after 1st down has really eliminated possessions. These teams are moving with ease, but we have 10 pts each.

 

[LandoComando]

It's not been mentioned, but the clock continuing to run after 1st down has really eliminated possessions. These teams are moving with ease, but we have 10 pts each.

It's like Oregon last night lol

 

[scrivener]

Moss throws a tight spiral and really stands tall in the pocket amidst pressure....well coached.

 

[LandoComando]

See watching the speed that USC and LSU have shows why WVU isn't a good team IMO.
I can't wait to see us play them because I think we have enough speed defensively to play with them.

 

[lazydave841]

It's like Oregon last night lol

Efficient passing is essentially like a running game with the running clock.

 

[RickinDayton]

Well, both USC & LSU made their FGs. Sure hope PSU can figure out who can consistently kick FGs

Well, I guess I jinxed the USC kicker who just missed a "chippy:

 

[LMTLION]

We are not the only school with kicker issues! This will haunt USC tonight.

 

[LandoComando]

We are not the only school with kicker issues! This will haunt USC tonight.

Early in the year, I expect some kicking issues--I'm just hopeful we don't hesitate to make a move if we need to.