The 2024 LSU FOOTBALL SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

8/22/2024

Photo By: Terrill Weil

Da Boot Sports
8/22/2024
By: Terrill J. Weil

BATON ROUGE, LA - The 2024 college football season is right around the corner for the LSU Fighting Tigers.

Coming off of a 10-3 season, Brian Kelly begins year three at the helm of the Bayou Bengals.

Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr. are now playing in the NFL. But the LSU offense is still loaded with plenty of dangerous weapons.

Needless to say, the LSU offense will have a different look in 2024. It's now Garrett Nussmeier's turn to run things after patently waiting for his opportunity. Nussmeier's talent is stellar. He can make all the throws and is versatile enough to tuck the ball and run when necessary.

How do you replace Jayden Daniels' 1,134 rushing yards? LSU offensive coordinator Joe Sloan will need to establish a successful running attack. Last season's starter at running back Logan Diggs is gone, but the LSU backfield has a full stable of talent. Josh Williams, Kaleb Jackson, John Emery Jr. and Caden Durham will all see carries.

Even after losing Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas LSU is still loaded with great talent at wide receiver. Kyren Lacy is the returning veteran in this group. Chris Hilton Jr. has been turning heads in fall camp and is expected to have a break out year. Liberty transfer CJ Daniels adds depth and speed to the position. Aaron Anderson, Zavion Thomas and Kyle Parker are all very talented.

The tight end position has has some phenomenal athletes who will create mismatches against defensive secondaries. Mason Taylor is expected to have a big year. Ka'Morreun Pimpton, Trey'Dez Green and Gi'Vanni Peterson are large, fast and powerful. All can catch and block.

The heartbeat of this offense will no doubt be the offensive line. A unit that you could argue may be the best in the nation. It starts with the tackles. Emery Jones Jr. and Will Campbell. Miles Frazier and Garrett Dellinger are the guards. The only newcomer is at center, where redshirt freshman DJ Chester will have big shoes to fill. If this group stays healthy and plays up to their expectations, LSU will once again have one of the top offenses in the country.

The biggest question mark on this team is the defense. They have nowhere to go but up after last season's garbage dumpster fire. Watching the LSU defense last season was a painful experience. Brian Kelly has brought in an entire new defensive coaching staff. Blake Baker has the responsibility of returning the roar back into the Tigers' defense.

The defensive line will be led by defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory. Wisconsin transfer Gio Paez will lineup next to Guillory. These two should give LSU a huge improvement over last season.

Sai'vion Jones and Bradyn Swinson will be the edge rushers. Both have the potential to be game changers.

The linebackers will be led by Harold Perkins Jr.. Baker will move Perkins around, allowing him to cause havoc. Greg Penn III will man the middle. The Weeks brothers, Whit and West are the back ups and will see playing time. Da'Shawn Womack will contribute.

Major Burns returns and will play the 'Star' position. Look for Burns to become a big playmaker for the Bayou Bengals.

The secondary has been a huge concern over the past couple of seasons. Look for major improvement in 2024. Ashton Stamps and Sage Ryan should be the starters at cornerback. Stamps will be the next great DBU star. PJ Woodland, KJ Johnson and Zy Alexander will be huge contributors in the secondary. Jordan Allen and Jardin Gilbert will be the starters at safety. The key to the defense will be pressure on the quarterback and steady, consistent play by the secondary.

Special teams is another area that has been a concern under Brian Kelly. LSU's return game has been non-existent. Look for improvement in 2024 with Mississippi State transfer Zavion Thomas to add a spark to the return game. Aaron Anderson and Kyle Parker will see time as return men.
The Tigers will have a new punter. Todd Peyton and Blake Ochsendorf have been in a battle for the spot. Kelly may use both during the year.
Place kicker Damian Ramos returns. Ramos is a dependable, accurate kicker and is the strength of the special teams unit.

The 12th ranked Tigers kickoff the 2024 season on Sunday, September 1, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas against the #23 USC Trojans. Game Time is set for 6:30pm CST and will be televised on ABC.

Also, don't forget that Tiger Stadium is celebrating 100 years in 2024. Death Valley will have new improvements and upgrades made that will add to the excitement of the LSU game day experience.

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