Lsu Football

Lsu Football

LSU came through offensively with its best drive of the night to put the game away. Jordan Jefferson hit Brandon LaFell with a 5-yard scoring pass set up by some nice runs by Keiland Williams and a big pass to Terrance Toliver. LSU really just needed a couple of first downs to run the clock out, but Williams ripped off a couple of 9-yard runs and then had a big one down to the 5. LSU Coach Les Miles said he would be happy with any kind of victory. It's obvious LSU has some things to work on. LSU is hanging on. The Tigers' defense can't get off the field and Washington just kicked another field goal with about five minutes left. The last two offensive possessions have resulted in three-and-outs. Charles Scott, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards last year, has disappeared. LSU has never established any offensive rhythm in the game. They really need a first down on this next possession, because Washington has momentum.

Jefferson to Tolliver again for a touchdown. The Tigers got a nioce drive going and Jordan Jefferson kept it alive with a nice stretch on third and 1 to get a first down. On the next play Jefferson faked a run to the left and threw to Toliver, who faked out safety Greg Walker for a 44-yard scoring play. The Tigers have the momentum back. But the defense needs to get some stops., Washington has converted eight of 11 third-down tries. LSU had a chance to go into halftime with the momentum but allowed the Huskies to drive from deep in their own territory to a 38-yard field goal on the last play of the half. The LSU defense is getting shredded - 296 yards at the half. The Huskies have converted several third down plays and Jake Locker hit a big pass to set up the field goal. The yardage totals are far in the Huskies favor and at times LSU has looked confused on both sides of the ball.

The Tigers needs to make some defensive adjustments in the second half. Washington running backs at times have wide open field to run to and are ripping off 10-yard runs. LSU has made some plays, some tackles for losses, but they haven't really stopped Washington the whole first half. The two turnovers are the difference in the game. Without them, LSU would be trailing. It doesn't look to me like the LSU defensive line is any better than last year's. LSU has allowed 113 yards rushing in the first half. In fact, it looks decidedly worse. The LSU offensive line hasn't been all that impressive either. LSU had 165 total yards. LSU finally busted loose. Jordan Jefferson connected for a 45-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Toliver, who took advantage of a missed tackle. Of course, fans watching on TV missed the first half of the play because ESPN cut away to another one of its annoying updates.