Five takeaways from LSU’s win over Texas A&M

LSU put a bow on its 2023 regular season on Saturday, beating Texas A&M 42-30.

The Tigers got off to a slow start but made some big plays to take control in the second half and LSU’s total of 42 was the most points any SEC team scored against Texas A&M all year.

Jayden Daniels threw four touchdowns, bringing his season touchdown total to 50 and Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. continued to make plays, combining for three scores on the day.

Here are five takeaways from LSU’s win over Texas A&M as the Tigers await to hear their bowl destination next week.

Greg Penn’s interception turned the tide

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The LSU defense was in desperate need of a stop. The Aggies had been marching down the field, stringing together long drives all day.

But LSU got the critical stop it needed when Greg Penn III picked off a Jaylen Henderson pass.

This was a momentum shifter and LSU followed it up with another stop on the next drive. The defense set up the offense with strong field position on back-to-back drives.

It mirrored the Missouri game when a Harold Perkins interception kickstarted a run of defensive series, allowing the offense to take control.

LSU’s passing offense woke up in the second half

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LSU didn’t register one explosive passing play in the first half. A stark contrast from we’ve become accustomed to seeing from this unit.

But in the fourth quarter, Jayden Daniels and the LSU receivers came to life.

Following the Greg Penn interception, LSU needed just three plays to score on a drive that included a 25-yard gain by Chris Hilton and finished with a 23-yard touchdown strike to Brian Thomas Jr.

On the next drive, Malik Nabers got involved and finished the drive with a 21-yard score of his own.

This put LSU in control and the Tigers played with a lead the rest of the way. Nabers led…

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Author : LSU Tigers Wire

Publish date : 2023-11-25 20:54:45

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