Lane Kiffin Challenges His No. 8 LSU Tigers to Approach Louisiana Tech the Same Way It Did Clemson
Kiffin said LSU must keep its focus after a 51-10 win over Clemson, while Louisiana Tech’s unusual defense poses a challenge.
- LSU hosts Louisiana Tech at Tiger Stadium this Saturday, with head coach Lane Kiffin urging his team to avoid a letdown after dominating Clemson 51-10 last weekend.
- Following the 51-10 victory over Clemson, LSU starting quarterback Sam Leavitt leads the Tigers into Week 2 against a mid-major opponent. Kiffin challenged players to ensure "everything's got to be the same" during preparation regardless of opponent caliber.
- Louisiana Tech head coach Cumbie enters the matchup after an 80-6 victory over Northwestern State. Louisiana Tech starting quarterback Blake Baker impressed in his return from knee injury, passing for touchdowns of 75, 27 and 9 yards against Northwestern State.
- Cumbie acknowledged the challenge ahead but noted that "with every challenge comes a great opportunity" to compete against elite competition. The Bulldogs remain eager to prove themselves despite facing a dominant LSU program.
- Kiffin faces tactical adjustments against Louisiana Tech's unconventional 3-3-5 defensive scheme featuring three linemen, three linebackers, and five defensive backs. He said the scheme is "really different" and creates significant preparation challenges for the Tigers.
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Lane Kiffin challenges his No. 8 LSU Tigers to approach Louisiana Tech the same way they did Clemson
LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he's been challenging the No. 8 Tigers to approach Saturday night's game against Louisiana Tech the same way they did their 51-10 season-opening victory over Clemson.
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Lane Kiffin challenges his No. 8 LSU Tigers to approach Louisiana Tech the same way it did Clemson
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Lane Kiffin can relate to what Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Cumbie has been preparing to do this week, but doesn't have much advice for his opposing coach.
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