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BATON ROUGE — LSU football coach Brian Kelly decided to award two No. 18 jerseys for the 2024 season.
Senior running back, and former walk-on, Josh Williams earned the the uniform for the offensive side of the ball while senior linebacker Greg Penn III will wear No. 18 on defense. Kelly honored both players after practice Thursday and the team announced the decision Thursday night.
This season marks the first time since 2021 that LSU will have two prominent players sporting the prestigious jersey for the Tigers. No. 12 LSU kicks off the 2024 season against USC at the Vegas Kickoff Classic in Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 1 (6:30 p.m. CT, ABC).
Williams, who is in his sixth season at LSU, has not been a key contributor during his career but will be a major contributor for the Tigers’ offense at the running back in 2024. Williams has bided his time over the years, waiting behind several other tailbacks before finally getting his shot.
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In 2023, Williams carried the ball 55 times for 284 yards and scored five touchdowns and also had a receiving score. For his career, he has 12 total TDs to go along with 1,012 yards rushing.
Penn, the senior from Baltimore, has developed into one of the team’s leaders. In his first three seasons at LSU, Penn has tallied 178 career tackles with two interceptions, four sacks and 12.5 tackles-for-loss. Last season, Penn finished second on the team in tackles for the season and has been regarded as a top returner at his position in the Southeastern Conference.
The tradition of LSU’s No. 18 jersey dates back to former quarterback Matt Mauck, who guided the Tigers to their first…
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Publish date : 2024-08-23 03:13:17
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