LSU Leans on Run Game, Defense to Beat South Carolina 20-10

A deliberate post-bye emphasis from coordinator Joe Sloan revived LSU’s ground attack.

Overview

The win at Tiger Stadium moved the Tigers to 5-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play.
LSU ran for 166 yards on 30 carries at 5.5 yards per attempt, paced by Caden Durham’s 70 yards and a 56-yard burst from Ju’Juan Johnson, with Garrett Nussmeier contributing timely scrambles.
The defense limited South Carolina to 4.4 yards per play with five sacks and six tackles for loss, as AJ Haulcy led with 11 tackles and Harold Perkins added a sack.
Garrett Nussmeier went 20-of-33 for 254 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, showing gains offset by turnovers.
Tight end Trey’Dez Green scored as a featured target, and Damian Ramos converted field goals from 28 and 22 yards, the latter making it 20-10 late.