Two teams looking to calm swirling storms hook up in the bayou Saturday. LSU returns to Tiger Stadium after an exhausting comeback win at South Carolina and UCLA is just trying to find some footing after a disappointing first three weeks of the DeShaun Foster era.
That’s not to say LSU is necessarily downtrodden after rallying to beat South Carolina in an entertaining 36-33 win. The Tigers ovecame a 17-point deficit, accounting for the second-biggest road comeback in school history.
“The energy and focus was different. It felt like it was a freedom game and everyone was like if we make a mistake, it’s all right,” said LSU defensive end Bradyn Swinson, the Tigers’ sacks leader with three.
While No. 16 LSU (2-1) at least appears to know its strengths, UCLA (1-1) is struggling to find its identity with new coordinators. The Bruins have scored only 28 combined points in two games — the program’s slowest start in five years — and the defense was torched last wee in a 42-13 loss to Indiana. The Hoosiers moved the ball at will and didn’t punt until the final series of the game inside the Rose Bowl.
“Guys are eager to get out here and play because, you know, we got to get better,” Foster said this week. “It’s different when you have to force them to try to get better and I don’t have to do too much of that.”
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Author : Brandon Marcello
Publish date : 2024-09-20 23:30:49
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