What stood out from LSU football's open scrimmage Saturday

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What stood out from LSU football's open scrimmage Saturday

What stood out from LSU football's open scrimmage Saturday

Here's what we noticed from LSU football's 12th spring football practice inside Tiger Stadium Saturday, April 18.

What stood out from LSU football's open scrimmage Saturday

Here's what we noticed from LSU football's 12th spring football practice inside Tiger Stadium Saturday, April 18.

LSU football offered fans a glimpse into the future Saturday afternoon, holding its second open scrimmage of the spring inside a sun-drenched Tiger Stadium. With the 2024 season on the horizon, these sessions are critical for installing schemes and evaluating talent under the new coaching regime.

Head coach Lane Kiffin put the squad through a rigorous 16-drive workout, pitting the first-team offense against the first-team defense in high-pressure scenarios. The focus was on situational football, with extensive work on red-zone efficiency and end-of-game management, a key area for any team with championship aspirations.

While the intensity was high, the Tigers were without several notable players. Star junior tight end Trey'Dez Green, a potential matchup nightmare for defenses, observed from the sideline, along with linebacker Whit Weeks and quarterback Sam Leavitt. Key transfers, including wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (Florida) and edge rusher Jordan Ross (Tennessee), were also sidelined, offering opportunities for others to step up.

The most encouraging development came from the young quarterback room. After a tough outing last weekend, Landen Clark and Husan Longstreet showed marked improvement in ball security. The duo combined for six touchdowns—with Longstreet accounting for five, including two on the ground—and, crucially, zero interceptions. This kind of growth is exactly what coaches look for in the spring, signaling the offense is finding its rhythm.

All told, the offense engineered eight scoring drives, a positive sign of progress. However, a minor question mark emerged as Colorado transfer left tackle Jordan Seaton, a projected starter tasked with protecting the quarterback's blind side, was not with the first unit for its final three possessions. His status will be one to monitor as LSU continues its spring preparations, building toward what promises to be an electrifying season in Death Valley.

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