Chomp On This

Cade York boots a school record 57 yard FG

This is why we watch.

This is why we cheer.

This why we keep the faith.

LSU defeated the #6 Florida Gators 37-34 in another memorable game in the Swamp.  Florida's playoff hopes are dashed while LSU can finish the season 5-5 with a win this weekend at home versus Ole Miss.

This was a huge win for LSU and Coach O. The talking heads on TV and social media were all insinuating there are locker room problems and players will be bailing on the program left and right.  This win, and the effort shown by the players should temper down that talk. A coach that has "lost" the locker room doesn't win that game.

Offense

* Max Johnson played extremely well.  True freshman, first start, in the Swamp, it doesn't get much tougher than that.  Stat line: 21 for 36, 239 yards, 3 TD's and zero turnovers.  He was named SEC Offensive player of the week.

* No Arik Gilbert? No problem.  Kayshon Boutte went off for 108 yards on 5 catches with one TD.

* LSU ran the ball 50 times for 179 yards.  Not a great per carry average, but it kept the sticks moving. 

Defense

* For all of the gritty effort, the defense still gave up 34 points and over 600 yards.  The Gators made it into the redzone eight times. 

* At one point I wondered if we had run out for cornerbacks.  Stingley was out for the game, Flott was ejected for targeting and Ricks looked like he injured his shoulder.

* The Tigers defense did force three critical turnovers and sacked Trask four times Saturday night.

Special Teams

* Cade York may have kicked himself in position to be a finalist for the Lou Groza award given to the best kicker in college football.  

* Old Man Von Rosenberg delivered again booting 8 punts and keeping LSU in favorable field position.

Season Finale

Next up for the Tigers is Ole Miss. LSU is favored by 1 point in what should be a high scoring affair.  LSU ranks 121st nationally in total defense.  Not to be outdone, Ole Miss ranks dead last in the nation, 127th, giving up 528 yards per game.  LSU would do well to run the ball and keep the Rebel's offense off the field.  Turnovers will be key as additional possessions for each offense will be decisive.  Look for a wild shoot out.

LSU 48- Ole Miss 45