LSU will need him with Goodwin out for the year. Cain had slipped to the back of LSUs rotation, but he took advantage of the increased playing time. He's going to be able to get the ball where it needs to be, he's hopefully going to be solid under pressure, and he's going to be relentless attacking the rim. I think Williams is talented, but freshmen often take a while to get the intricacies of the 2-3 zone down which causes some defensive lapses. One thing about Mike Young, he is going to scour the mid-majors for more talent, and he did just that, landing Grant Basille from Wright State, who averaged 18.4 PPG and 8.5 RPG. The Bulldogs began to run away with the score, but Daniels stayed in, completing 16 of 24 passes for 208 yards with one interception and one touchdown in the first half. However, he has his work cut out for him this season. 8 seed Hawaii 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-22 in the first round Friday at Maples Pavilion on the campus of Stanford in Palo Alto, California. After LSU signed 16 scholarship transfers to quickly restock a depleted roster last offseason, coach Brian Kelly and his staff will take fewer players from the transfer portal as they head into Year 2. Itll be important for others to begin emerging, starting with Jayden Ballard. Yes, losing Blake Wesley and Prentiss Hubb and Paul Atkinson are huge, huge blows. That wraps up my ACC Preview, I hope it was lengthy enough to your standards! I just dont think he can be a reliable part of an ACC offense. Returners: Joshua Beadle, PJ Hall, Alex Hemenway, Chase Hunter, Ben Middlebrooks, Ian Schieffelin, Hunter Tyson, Departures: Naz Bohannon, David Collins, Al-Amir Dawes, Nick Honor, Arrivals: Brevin Galloway (Boston College), Dillon Hunter, RJ Godfrey, Chauncey Gibson, Chauncey Wiggins. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) hands off to running back Armoni Goodwin during their NCAA college football practice in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, Aug. 15, 2022. Running back DeWayne McBride led the country in rushing yards per game (156) and ranked second in rushing touchdowns (17). Hes going to have a lot on his plate until Hall is 100%, which may not be until the end of November. Kelly said it took time for Williams to recover because of the physical way he runs. LSU Tigers running back Armoni Goodwin (22) runs out of the reach of Ole Miss Rebels cornerback Davison Igbinosun (20) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Henderson returned from injury against Maryland, but ended the game on the sideline and in a boot. A Sweet 16 appearance isnt a disappointment for most teams, but it would be for this team. Leading those freshmen are the top 2 prospects in the country, Dereck Lively II and Dariq Whitehead, both of which Florida State was after and are very familiar with. Can Jon Scheyer continue the success Coach K founded at Duke? If anyone can break out and become the go-to guy on this roster, its Monsanto. Quarterback Jayden Daniels exited in the second half of LSUs 50-30 SEC Championship loss to Georgia after aggravating an ankle injury suffered the previous week in the loss to Texas A&M. They still want to prioritize fit and look for Louisiana ties, but they can focus on specific needs instead of trying to patch as many holes. The sophomore wide receiver caught three passes for 61 yards, the second-most on the team, with a nifty grab along the sideline. Also returning was wide receiver Brian Thomas, who missed the Arkansas game because of a concussion. I already kind of alluded to it above, but the depth is once again lacking on this team. Damari Monsanto was Freshman of the Year in the Southern Conference for Forbes at East Tennessee State, but then tore his Achilles before transferring to Wake Forest. X-Factor: Baba Miller. Brown, who missed six of the previous seven games with an unspecified injury, played 34 snaps. Caleb Burton #12. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Other players stepped up in their absence. Boys said boutte would be WR3 at OSU . Can Florida State and Virginia rebound after down seasons? Brian Kelly stood in a hushed LSU locker room here Saturday after his team beat Arkansas 13-10, scanned the faces of his players and waited. Senior wide receiver Jayden West (39 receptions, 14 touchdowns) was slowed by an ankle injury. LSU takes on No. Foster is the sixth four-star commitment for the 2024 recruiting class, which now has eight members and is ranked No. ", Nussmeier found Nabers again for a 59-yard completion on the next drive, which put LSU in the red zone down 35-17. Hunter Tyson and his brother Dillon, an incoming freshman, are going to have to do a lot until Hall makes his return to the lineup and is at full strength. Unlike Daniels, Nussmeier's style was more daring and sporadic. Georgia was up 28-7 with over two minutes left in the first half when Daniels was sacked for the third time and limped off the field. Kelly won his 19th consecutive game played in the month of November, a streak that dates to his days at Notre Dame. Boutte dodged the coverage, crossing the field until he found open space for a 53-yard touchdown to tie the game at 7-7. Jaydens really good, too, star Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave said. He has thrown for 15 TDs and run for 11. There was a problem saving your notification. Coach Jim Boeheim is entering his 47th season as head coach of the Orange, an insane amount of time at one program. ATLANTA Quarterback Jayden Daniels eel-like elusiveness made him a tough catch for opposing defenses all season, but as he limped Saturday with a lingering ankle injury from the previous Curry possesses an elite motor and is a great rebounder, but how is he going to perform against the bigger centers in the ACC, like Naheem McLeod, Jesse Edwards, and Armando Bacot? Will Pitt not be weird? LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) pulls up before taking the hit from UAB Blazers safety Grayson Cash (12) in the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at Tiger Stadium. Theyve already lost Jaylan Gainey for the year with an ACL injury who was projected to be a massive part of the rotation. OSU's Jayden Ballard wasn't fooled and caught the ball at the Rutgers' 48. It helped that the offensive line protected Daniels well. He underwent a minor test to evaluate the strength of his ankle before practice Tuesday. With this much youth, the one veteran is going to carry a lot of the burden of getting everyone in the right place, and as the point guard, hes also responsible for getting all of these talented freshmen the ball, and will be Coach Scheyers second voice on the court. 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Everything was pointing up for this team as he could be the ball-handler theyve desperately needed. Marlon Martinez, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound junior, got the first start of his 18-game career in Turners absence. A moment of silence was also observed in Tiger Stadium prior to kickoff. He joined Joe Burrow, Rohan Davey and JaMarcus Russell as the fourth player in LSU history with more than 3,000 total yards of offense in a season. Welcome, everyone to my ACC Preview for the 2022-23 season, a 6500+ word novel that should keep you fairly prepared for the season upcoming. In the first half of the game, Daniels was a pocket passer. ", For more LSU sports updates, sign up for our newsletter at theadvocate.com/lsunewsletter. Jayden Daniels had the flu before LSU played Arkansas, certain Tigers will redshirt and more from Brian Kelly's news conference. Florida State has a lot of talent, but is very inexperienced, Miami has little depth and not much size, Virginia doesnt have much shooting/scoring, and Notre Dame is going to struggle to rebound. Weve seen Boeheim use freshmen well before, with Carmelo Anthony being the most notable example, but hes also brought some freshmen along real slowly, like we saw with Benny Williams last year. Syracuse has a lot of youth, Pitt has almost no playmaking but they added some shooting around Hugley. A channel-surfing college football fan who gravitated over to ESPN2 might have been shocked at the sight of Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. Starting cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse will also return for the SEC championship after missing the Texas A&M loss with a concussion. He had his ankle taped and returned to the game. There were five topics, but one entered the transfer portal: Multiple reports say former LSU golfer Smylie Kaufman is set to join NBC Sports as an on-course reporter for the 2023 PGA Tour season. The No. Ultimately, I think Lively is going to be one of the best players in the conference this year despite being a freshman, so this was a little more projection than anything. Marlon Martinez filled in at center. The Blazers punted after their first three-and-out. The LSU Tigers have their bowl locked in, and the oddsmakers are liking their chances against the Purdue Boilermakers. The Bulldogs then put together a five-play, 58-yard drive for a 35-7 lead, and LSU got the ball back with 32 seconds left in the half. What you can trust about this team is Forbes himself. Williams was held out of the home finale against UAB after getting banged up in the win over Arkansas. It should be an exciting season for many fans, and one full of many questions. This should be a team rounding into form as March comes around. Time will tell. Returners: Reece Beekman, Francisco Caffaro, Kihei Clark, Armaan Franklin, Jayden Gardner, Taine Murray, Kadin Shedrick, Arrivals: Leon Bond, Ryan Dunn, Isaac McKneely, Isaac Traudt, Ben Vander Pleas (Ohio). I really dont see anyone else on the roster, at least as of now in mid-October, that can be capable of these kinds of performances. Were REALLY close to basketball season, ladies and gentlemen. "The wins have been nice. He was the team's third-leading rusher behind running backJosh Williams and quarterback Jayden Daniels. Jayden Ballard 9. This is going to be something weve never seen from Florida State, as no one on the roster has more than one season of experience playing in Hamiltons system, and there are eight total newcomers, as well as a new assistant coach in RJay Barsh with Charlton Young getting a job at Missouri. The better he is right away, the better the overall team is. Him being able to relieve Girard of primary ball-handling duties will help this team a lot. They spoiled Coach Ks final season, both in Cameron Indoor, then again in the Final 4, and came up just short in the national championship to Kansas. The Brees home is divided for the Citrus Bowl. He was going to fight til the end if they let him.". Kelly won his next 15 November games and added to it with wins this year against Alabama, Arkansas and UAB. Top Jayden Ballard News CBS Sports 131: Utah surges after second USC win. Coach Capel has let me down before, and maybe they wont even finish this high. He threw for 2,566 yards with 15 touchdowns in the regular season. He returned ahead of schedule after missing three games, with LSU coach Brian Kelly crediting the medical staff for an innovative surgery. Despite a steady rain for most of the night and a sparse crowd, Daniels completed 76% of his throws (22 of 29) for 297 yards and one touchdown as he decisively pushed the ball downfield. If he can stay healthy, he brings a major threat off of the bench that teams have to account for. Join thousands for FREE to not miss out on any breaking news or recruiting latest by clicking this link or texting our number (850) 616-8661! Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. How similar of a role can he play to how Brady Manek was playing at the end of last season? I just think there is too much production going out, and no obvious answers on this roster as Coach Brownell decided to go after freshmen instead of transfers. Williams was joined on the Tigers sideline by starting center Charles Turner, who was dressed out but didnt do much in warmups. Joe Royer 7. John Hugley was an absolute beast last year, averaging 14.8 PPG and 7.9 RPG and 9 double-doubles. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, will play against No. Geaux Tigers! It was only the third time this year he had thrown for more than 200 yards in the first half, the previous ones being against Florida and UAB. He slung a ball up the middle to Boutte, then found Nabers on a fade route that Daniels had attempted earlier to the end zone for a touchdown., "Nuss did a great job when he came in, so our transition wasn't different," LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins said. There are a lot of finer details, like when to trap in the corner, that takes a while to become second nature. The individual achievements have been really neat. Daniels had six completions over 15 yards and another five over 10 yards. Running backs coach Frank Wilson values ball security, so Emery will hear about the fumbles. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. While they are a little more balanced this year across the lineup, I think Omier is going to hurt their spacing just a little, especially because Jordan Miller and Anthony Walker are not great shooters from distance. When UABs pass rushers did get through, Daniels ripped off five runs over 10 yards. Im not 100% certain he found those guys. Four-star cornerback Wallace Foster from Warren Easton in New Orleans announced his commitment to LSU during Saturday nights game. UAB never seriously threatened again. UAB quarterback Dylan Hopkins had opened with eight straight completions to sustain the offense while LSU bottled McBride, some of them to wide open targets on well-designed plays and others to receivers who made tough catches downfield. RUNNING BACKS You have permission to edit this article. Most teams wouldve been decimated in that situation, but Hamiltons emphasis on depth kept them competitive in most games, but were clearly outmatched against the best of the conference, and gave the inexperienced guys some much needed game reps within the system. Wong is one of the best shot makers in the country, and will now be joined by Pack, who is another phenomenal shot maker. The Tigers now have a chance to complete their second 10-win regular season since 2012 next weekend against Texas A&M before playing in the SEC championship with playoff hopes on the line. But he had been hesitant in a narrow win over Arkansas in which he threw for 86 yards and turned the ball over twice. Craig Matthew Nall (born April 21, 1979) is a former American football quarterback.He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.He played college football at LSU and Northwestern State.Nall also played for the Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and Florida Tuskers The success of this team is going to come down to the transfers, the biggest of which being Jarkel Joiner from Ole Miss. Everyone else should provide a similar level of play, but Nance is going to be asked to play that stretch 4/small ball 5 role. After one of his worst games, Jayden Daniels got back to his routine. It was 34 degrees at kickoff last week at Arkansas. The throw set up a short touchdown run for John Emery, and LSU scored on three of its next four possessions to build the lead. This is one of those teams that could finish Top-2 in the ACC and I wouldnt be surprised, or they could barely finish in the top half of the ACC and it wouldnt be a shock. Heres all the data youll want, and a pick for the game! Jack Clark was never on a team that finished better than .500 at La Salle, and I think that trend continues here, as his fit in the offense could make things clunky. Yesterday was really the first time where I felt like, OK, we've got Josh back to where he needs to be, to be confident and effective, Kelly said. Goodwin started three games this season before suffering a torn hamstring. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels produced 273 yards of total offense in Saturday nights setback to Texas A&M and now has 3,390 yards the second-highest single-season total in school history. Sophomore pitcher Cale Lansville is transferring to San Jacinto College ahead of the 2023 season. Returners: Harlond Beverly, Deng, Gak, Bensley Joseph, Jordan Miller, Wooga Poplar, Jakai Robinson, Anthony Walker, Isaiah Wong, Departures: Kameron McGusty, Charlie Moore, Sam Waardenburg, Arrivals: Favour Aire, AJ Casey, Danilo Janovich, Norchad Omier (Arkansas State), Nigel Pack (Kansas State), Christian Watson. Daniels ran the ball three times on his opening three drives two on designed runs and one on a 3-yard scramble. No. And while they were consistently one of the best teams in the nation over his tenure, they have missed the tournament in 3 of the last 8 seasons. After last season, it was clear some shakeup was needed though. The throw, perhaps Daniels best in an LSU uniform, foreshadowed the rest of the game. "I'm so proud of our mental toughness and their ability to do it the right way late in November against a team they're supposed to beat," Kelly said. On his second pass, Daniels looked off a safety and tossed a 47-yard dime to wide receiver Malik Nabers down the right sideline. "Finally, the trainer was like, 'Jayden, we dont want you to go anymore,' and (Daniels) was upset about it," Williams said. Returners: Makai Ashton-Langford, TJ Bickerstaff, DeMarr Langford, Quinten Post, Jaeden Zackery, Departures: Brevin Galloway, James Karnik, Arrivals: Prince Aligbe, Donald Hand Jr, Chas Kelley, Mason Madsen (Cincinnati), Devin McGlockton, Armani Mighty, CJ Penha Jr (Trevecca Nazarene, D2). With a chance to stay in the game, a false start pushed UAB back and pressure off the edge from safety Joe Foucha forced Hopkins first incompletion. There was no noticeable drop-off at center despite the change. Deivion Smith and Kyle Sturdivant are around being average, but I think theyre really going to struggle against high pressure defensive teams. Theres only 28.7 PPG of college basketball experience across seven different players. LSU notebook: Running back Armoni Goodwin reportedly out for remainder of the season, BY SHELDON MICKLES and WILSON ALEXANDER | Staff writers, Scott Rabalais: On a wild Saturday, LSU stayed the course and stayed in contention. Ohio State redshirt freshman receiver Jayden Ballard is making a move this offseason, and everyone from Ryan Day to Chris Olave has taken notice. Star LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte announced Monday evening he will return for his senior season in 2023 instead of leaving for the NFL, a decision that could help boost his draft stock again and give the Tigers another loaded crop of wide receivers. Henderson returned from injury against Maryland, but ended the game on the sideline and in a boot. Inside the white circular decal was a V above the crossed swords that are part of the Cavaliers logo. Kelly thought Martinez played well, which he suspected will motivate Turner. 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