Welcome to the LSU vs. Washington in-game blog with LSUbeat reporter Jim Kleinpeter.
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LSU really just needed a couple of first downs to run the clock out, but Williams ripped off a couple of 9-yard runs and then had a big one down to the 5.
LSU Coach Les Miles said he would be happy with any kind of victory. It's obvious LSU has some things to work on.
The last two offensive possessions have resulted in three-and-outs. Charles Scott, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards last year, has disappeared. LSU has never established any offensive rhythm in the game. They really need a first down on this next possession, because Washington has momentum.
Washington has run 75 plays and LSU only 42..
LSU 24, Washington 13, 5:50, 3Q
Jefferson to Tolliver again for a touchdown. The Tigers got a nioce drive going and Jordan Jefferson kept it alive with a nice stretch on third and 1 to get a first down. On the next play Jefferson faked a run to the left and threw to Toliver, who faked out safety
Greg Walker for a 44-yard scoring play.
The Tigers have the momentum back. But the defense needs to get some stops., Washington has converted eight of 11 third-down tries.
LSU 17, Washington 13, halftime
LSU had a chance to go into halftime with the momentum but allowed the Huskies to drive from deep in their own territory to a 38-yard field goal on the last play of the half.
The LSU defense is getting shredded - 296 yards at the half. The Huskies have converted several third down plays and Jake Locker hit a big pass to set up the field goal. The yardage totals are far in the Huskies favor and at times LSU has looked confused on both sides of the ball.
The Tigers needs to make some defensive adjustments in the second half. Washington running backs at times have wide open field to run to and are ripping off 10-yard runs. LSU has made some plays, some tackles for losses, but they haven't really stopped Washington the whole first half. The two turnovers are the difference in the game. Without them, LSU would be trailing.
It doesn't look to me like the LSU defensive line is any better than last year's. LSU has allowed 113 yards rushing in the first half. In fact, it looks decidedly worse. The LSU offensive line hasn't been all that impressive either. LSU had 165 total yards.
LSU 17, Washington 10, 1:15 2Q
LSU finally busted loose. Jordan Jefferson connected for a 45-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Toliver, who took advantage of a missed tackle. Of course, fans watching on TV missed the first half of the play because ESPN cut away to another one of its annoying updates.
That's a boost for LSU but the Tigers so far have been disappointing.
LSU 10, Washington 10, 2Q
LSU dodged a bullet by recovering a fumble at the LSU 5-yard line but couldn't move. Washington got a good punt rerturn off a short kick and set up camp at the Tiger 24-yard line but the defense came up with a stop and forced a 34-yard field goal by Erik Folk.
LSU has not been impressive defensively and aside from the first drive the offense has looked disheveled. LSU would be in a hole without the two turnovers.
Washington 7, LSU 0, 1Q
LSU didn't look very impressive on its first defensive series, getting burned badly on a blitz which went for a 50-yard play. That set up a 17-yard scoring pass from Jake Locker to freshman wide receiver James Johnson.
So far, the effort hs been characterized by missed tackles. And it looked like the Tigers blitzed seven guys on a third-and-12 play. There was no one in the secondary to make a tackle and Patrick Peterson had to come from the other side to save the touchdown, at least for the time being.
Well the LSU defense has made amends quickly. Jacob Cutrera batted a pass by Jake Locker into the air, intercepted it and returned the ball 29 yards for a touchdown. Cutrera is a guy who missed a large part of camp and was looking like a guy who might not play much in the game.
He's also one of the least likely players to make an interception.
Washington 7, LSU 3, 6:02 1Q
The offense looked pretty good for a while but a critical penalty down on the goal line killed the Tigers' chance to tie the score. It looked like half the team moved forward and the other half stayed put in what turned out to be a false start. Jordan Jefferson threw incomplete on third down from the 7 and his pass was nowhere near receiver Terrance Toliver.
What made it worse is LSU called a timeout and promptly went out and fouled it up. Left tackle Ciron Black was visibly upset at Jefferson. Not sure why.
Washington 7, LSU 0, 1Q
LSU didn't look very impressive on its first defensive series, getting burned badly on a blitz which went for a 50-yard play. That set up a 17-yard scoring pass from Jake Locker to freshman wide receiver James Johnson.
So far, the effort hs been characterized by missed tackles. And it looked like the Tigers blitzed seven guys on a third-and-12 play. There was no one in the secondary to make a tackle and Patrick Peterson had to come from the other side to save the touchdown, at least for the time being.
It's a bad omen letting a team get momentum going at home.
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