No. 14 LSU’s game with surging South Alabama features one coach who played Louisiana high school football and grew up going to Tiger Stadium against a coach from Boston who didn’t move down South until he was 60 years old. Baton Rouge native Major Applewhite will be the visitor in his old home town.
LSU running back Caden Durham runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. LSU won 34-17. LSU head coach Brian Kelly walks on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. LSU won 34-17. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier passes in the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.
“Every Saturday that I could, I was over there in the south end zone watching every LSU game that I could,” Applewhite said, clarifying that he “didn’t grow up an LSU fan, but I pulled for LSU every time they weren’t playing Alabama.” “This year, it can go to anybody,” Kelly said. “You add the tight end into the mix as your leading receiver right now, it’s very difficult to defend us.”South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez has been productive passing and running, with 843 yards and nine TDs through the air to go with 171 yards and two TDs rushing.
In passing situations, LSU could remove a linebacker or two in favor of a defensive back and a hybrid “star” position player with the speed to cover receivers and the tackling ability to help against the run.
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