Live Game Day Updates/Thread: LSU vs Florida State

LSU looks to start their new era on the right foot, take on the Seminoles

LSU enters Sunday’s matchup against the Florida State Seminoles with a new beginning. A fresh faced roster, new coaching staff and 0-0 record, it's a year to set the tone for the Brian Kelly era. The Tigers have no shortage of weapons on both sides of the ball, but it’ll be intriguing to see how they’re used.

With LSU entering the game as a slight favorite, the country is more than ready to see how this new chapter of Tiger football kicks off. This team isn’t looking at it from a pressure perspective, they’re going into this game with confidence in their preparation.

“We are who we are, there’s nobody else coming through the doors,” Kelly said. “This is the team we have and I like their development so I would say we’re on schedule for the preparation part and we’re moving towards really focusing on our opponent Florida State.”

Pregame

• Ohio State transfer Sevyn Banks and freshman Quency Wiggins are not dressed out with Wiggins in a boot. The two will not be suiting up for today’s contest.
• True freshman linebacker Harold Perkins has switched his jersey from No. 10 to No. 40.
• Jayden Daniels will get the start at quarterback after a battle against Garrett Nussmeier
• Official defensive starting lineup: Gaye, Smith, Roy and Ojulari up front. Mike Jones Jr. and Greg Penn at linebackers. Colby Richardson and Jarrick Bernard-Converse at corner. Jay Ward and Major Burns as your safeties and Greg Brooks Jr at nickel.

First Quarter

• Jayden Daniels explodes on the first drive, using his legs to rack up over 30 yards on the ground.
• Armoni Goodwin getting first reps at running back. The sophomore put up a clinic during fall camp to earn this spot.
• A high snap cuts the Tigers drive short in the red-zone. Tigers settle for a field goal.

Scoring Update: LSU 3, Florida State 0

• LSU’s defensive line wreaked havoc early. BJ Ojulari with the sack on the first play of the game.
• Explosive plays in the run game gave Florida State life on their opening drive.
• Maason Smith goes down with an injury on the opening drive. Two trainers helping him to the sideline. 
• Tigers defense gets a huge stop on third down and forces the Seminoles to kick a field goal.  Ojulari appears to have been shaken up on that play.
• Field goal is no good. 

Scoring Update: LSU 3, Florida 0 

• Quick drive for the Tigers results in a punt. Offensive line has provided Daniels with no time in the pocket so far.
• Florida State is using quarterback Jordan Travis extremely well here. Extending plays with his legs and making the most of the time he has in the pocket.
• BJ Ojulari is back in the game.
• Florida State is 3-for-4 on third down attempts. Critical mistakes by the Tigers have kept their drives alive.

Scoring Update: LSU 3, Florida State 0 - End of the 1st Quarter 

Second Quarter

• Seminoles continue converting on third down attempts. Now hitting on 5 of their first 6 attempts.
• Huge 14 play drive for Florida State ends in a 39-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Travis. Beautiful flea flicker.
• Jordan Travis up to 92 yards passing on 70% completion.

Scoring Update: Florida State 7, LSU 3

• Tigers keeping the drive alive with Daniels using his legs significantly, but Malik Nabers showing life.
• Daniels with a QB keeper on third and seven to keep the drive alive. Offensive line is not giving him any help in the pocket. 
• The Tigers have nothing going for them offensively. Impossible to get a play going with no time to create. 
• LSU settles for a field goal attempt that is blocked. 

Scoring Update: Florida State 7, LSU 3

• Seminoles are now 6-for-7 on third down conversions. Extending plays and the Tigers making.
• Florida State is giving the Tigers a balanced attack here. Really giving LSU different looks routinely.
• Tigers get a stop on third down to force a Seminole punt, but Malik Nabers muffs it.
• Florida State ball inside the redzone with 1:45 remaining in the first half. 
• Seminoles gamble and go for it on fourth down, Tigers get the stop. 
• LSU ball with 1:10 remaining in the first half.
• The Tigers are lucky to be trailing by less than a handful after a sloppy first half. 

Scoring Update: Florida State 7, LSU 3 - Halftime 

Third Quarter 

• Seminoles received the ball to start the second half and put together quite the 14-play, 68-yard drive.
• Jordan Travis continues to dissect this LSU defense, but the Tigers are still fighting. Mekhi Garner comes through with a huge pass breakup on third down in the red zone to halt the drive.
• Seminoles settle for three after quite the drive. LSU’s defense with a “bend, don’t break” moment there to keep things interesting.

Score Update: Florida State 10, LSU 3

• Tigers are unable to get anything going offensively. A quick three-play, three-yard drive and the ball goes right back to the Seminoles. 
• Seminoles start off the drive with short chunk plays and convert on another third down conversion. Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis continues to come up clutch when this team needs him most.
• 5:00 minutes remaining in the third and the Seminoles are creeping up on the red zone.
• Florida State converts on third down AGAIN and it results in a touchdown on a beautiful throw by Travis.
• Ali Gaye gets hit with targeting. He’s ejected.

Fourth Quarter

Score Update: Florida State 17, LSU 3

• Tigers go three and out but get bailed out by a roughing the passer call. Noah Cain comes in and gets a big chunk of yardage for LSU. It’s a good sign to see him get some significant snaps.
• LSU inching towards the red zone. Showing signs of life. Daniels putting together a solid drive with chunk plays.
• Tempo offense is proving to be effective. Tigers inside the 10-yard line.
• Noah Cain punches it in. Touchdown Tigers.

Store Update: Florida State 17, LSU 10

• Seminoles continue to make things happen on third down. Jordan Travis’ dynamic ability has the Tigers all over the place defensively. Florida State has now converted on 10 of their 14 third down attempts.
• Jordan Travis has made some really impressive plays tonight. His ability to extend the play while keeping his eyes down the field has given this LSU defensive trouble from the opening kickoff.
• Florida State punches it in from the one yard line. The score makes this a two point game.

Score Update: Florida State 24, LSU 10

• Jayden Daniels continues going after chunk plays, really settling into this offense.
• It’s important to note the play of Boutte tonight. Really uncharacteristic of him to be dropping passes, looking extremely disengaged.
• Tigers cap off a 15-play, 75-yard drive with a Jayden Daniels to Jaray Jenkins touchdown. Mr. Reliable comes up clutch for the Tigers in Jenkins.

Score Update: Florida State 24, LSU 17

• The Tigers get a huge defensive stop to force a punt from the Seminoles, but another muffed punt from Malik Nabers gets recovered by Florida State.
• The Seminoles are inside the 10 with 1:30 remaining.
• Florida State fumbles and it is recovered by Mekhi Wingo. Tigers ball with 1:07 remaining from their own 1 yard line. 
• Jayden Daniels delivers a beautiful ball to Boutte and the Tigers are in Seminoles territory with 29 seconds remaining. 
• Daniels gets the Tigers inside the 5 with one second left. 
• Touchdown LSU as time expires. 
• Florida State blocks the extra point. 

Final: Florida State 24, LSU 23