LSU vs Florida Week 12 Review

Erik Trosclair • November 19, 2024

Let's get into it.

Another week, another Tiger loss.


LSU received the opening kickoff and turned the ball over on downs. The teams trade punts. Florida has a 5 play 80 yard drive that was capped off by an Elijah Badger 23 yard receiving TD. Florida 7-0. LSU has a 13 play 41 yard drive, but Damian Ramos missed a 51 yard field goal. Florida punts back to LSU. LSU puts together an impressive 14 play 84 yard drive that was capped off by an Aaron Anderson 28 yard receiving TD. Tied 7-7. Florida has a 9 play 44 yard drive that was capped off by a Trey Smack 49 yard field goal. Florida 10-7. LSU has a 12 play 47 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 50 yard field goal. Tied 10-10. Florida kneels out the 1st half. Florida opens the 2nd half with a punt. LSU has a 15 play 62 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 45 yard field goal. LSU 13-10. Florida has an 8 play 38 yard drive that was capped off by a Trey Smack 55 yard field goal. Tied 13-13. On the 3rd play of LSU's next drive Garrett Nussmeier was strip sacked by T.J. Searcy, Emery Jones Jr. recovered the ball, Jones Jr. fumbles and Caleb Banks recovered. Florida ball. The teams trade 3 and out possessions. Florida has a 3 play 45 yard drive that was capped off by a Ja'Kobi Jackson 1 yard rushing TD. Florida 20-13. LSU has a 15 play 54 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 38 yard field goal. Florida 20-16. Florida has a 3 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Jadan Baugh 55 yard rushing TD. Florida 27-16. LSU turns it over on downs. Florida kneels out the clock. Florida 27 LSU 16.


TAKEAWAYS


- The LSU redzone offense is horrible right now. You cannot trade 3's for 7's.

- This offensive line is not very good. LSU gave up 7 sacks in this one. The Tigers only gave up 6 sacks the entire season.

- Finally, the Tigers utilized Mason Taylor and Caden Durham. Both of the Tiger playmakers were very involved in this game plan.

- I am tired of seeing Brian Kelly blame others. You make way too much money to not take accountability.

- Slade Roy has the yips. I am a huge fan of Slade, but these snaps are a problem right now. He has to find it.


AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Aaron Anderson - Big Play AA always shows up when he is needed the most.

- Defensive MVP - Dahvon Keys - The freshman stepped up in this one. Keys led the team in tackles and had a pass breakup.


The Tigers welcome Vanderbilt to Tiger Stadium Saturday night.


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🌊Class of 2026 Player Spotlight🌊: Trace Johnson

By Patrick Harkness • July 11, 2026
QB 
Trace Johnson 
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Scouting Report: 
Arm Talent and Velocity: Johnson boasts a “cannon for an arm,” enabling him to make tight-window throws and deliver deep balls with precision and ease. His ability to thread the needle in coverage stands out as a pro-level trait. 
Touch and Deep Ball Accuracy: Exhibits excellent touch on longer throws, allowing receivers to track and adjust effectively. He gets the ball out on time, minimizing sacks and maximizing yards after catch. 
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Clutch Performance and Improvement: Thrives in big games and playoffs, elevating his play when it matters most. He consistently got better as seasons progressed, adapting to new systems post-transfer. 
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By Patrick Harkness • July 11, 2026
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Hall has called Chriss “an extreme dual-threat guy with a strong arm” and loves the contrast with the other main contender Semonza/Bruno/Johnson. He specifically praised Chriss’s explosiveness from his UL days: “When he was at Louisiana several years ago, I was in that league and he was just dynamic… Just dominated that league with his legs and was probably the scariest player in that league.” 
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