Live Updates/Thread: LSU vs. Georgia SEC Championship Game
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Final: Georgia 50, LSU 30
Fourth Quarter
The Bulldogs march down the field for a quick 7-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. Georgia's rushing attack is giving LSU fits; already up to 217 yards on the ground.
Score Update: Georgia 42, LSU 23
Third Quarter
Noah Cain comes in and punches in the score for LSU. Tigers go for a two-point conversion but are unable to convert.
Back-to-back explosive plays for LSU. Nussmeier connects with Kayshon Boutte followed by Josh Williams breaking open a 47-yard run. LSU is in the red zone.
Score Update: Georgia 42, LSU 17
Kenny McIntosh punches in the score from inside the five-yard line. Bulldogs regain control. Eight-play, 95-yard touchdown drive.
Ali Gaye has come up on a few big stops here today, but on third and short Georgia converts. Shortly after, Kendall Milton breaks open a 51-yard run to put the Bulldogs in the red zone.
Tigers elect to go for it on fourth and goal where Josh Williams is stuffed at the line of scrimmage. LSU turns the ball over on downs and the Bulldogs takeover at the five-yard line.
Garrett Nussmeier is playing out of his mind right now. Connects with Malik Nabers for a 59-yard reception and the Tigers are in the red zone.
LSU's defense forces a three and out. Tigers take over on their 27-yard line after a fair catch by Gregory Clayton.
Score Update: Georgia 35, LSU 17
Nussmeier connects with Kayshon Boutte on the first play of the drive then hits Malik Nabers for the 34-yard touchdown. Big time throw from the youngster.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels' day is done as redshirt freshman Garrett Nussmeier is in to start the second half.
Georgia crosses midfield and confusion on the handoff results in a fumble. Tigers recover on the 43-yard line.
Bulldogs will receive the kick to start the second half.
Halftime: Georgia 35, LSU 10
Second Quarter
Daniels comes back in the game to get the Tigers in field goal range. Damian Ramos' 42-yard kick is up and good.
Georgia scores a quick touchdown following an LSU punt. 5-play, 58-yard touchdown taking 1:26 off the clock.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is visibly shaken up after being sacked on second down. He's helped to the sideline by Josh Williams with minimal weight on his leg. Garrett Nussmeier is in the game.
Score Update: Georgia 28, LSU 7
Bennett connects with Darnell Washington across the middle for the touchdown to cap off a 13-play, 76-yard drive. It's a three score game.
Stetson Bennett has been masterful on this drive. Delivering beautiful throws across the middle to keep the drive alive. Eight plays, 58 yards for the Bulldogs so far near the red zone. Methodical drive here with four minutes left in the quarter.
LSU goes three and out on a crucial drive to put the ball back in the Bulldogs' hands. The Tigers got their break after a Georgia missed field goal, but are unable to capitalize.
A nine-play, 58-yard drive for Georgia ends in a missed field goal and the Tigers take over the ball on their 25-yard line.
A quick possession by LSU puts the ball right back in the Bulldogs' hands. It's been an inconsistent attack by LSU in this one. Lackluster offense with Georgia carving up the defense with explosive play after explosive play.
Score Update: Georgia 21, LSU 7
Georgia wastes no time and capitalizes on a touchdown. Stetson Bennett hits Ladd McConkey.
On the first play of the quarter, Jayden Daniels looks to connect with Jack Bech over the middle. After the pass is deflected, it bounces off of Bech's helmet and the Bulldogs come up with the interception. The bad luck continues for LSU.
Score Update: Georgia 14, LSU 7
First Quarter
Both programs are throwing punches to start this one. Bulldogs march down the field on a 7-play, 75-yard touchdown drive in just two minutes to end the first quarter. Stetson Bennett connects with Brock Bowers for the score.
Kayshon Boutte has arrived in a big way for the Tigers after Jayden Daniels connects with his lethal wideout for the 53-yard score. Huge response by LSU to tie this one up.
Score Update: Georgia 7, LSU 0
Georgia comes up with a huge sack on third and goal and the Tigers are forced to kick the field goal. The 32-yard attempt is blocked and the Bulldogs return it for a touchdown.
Malik Nabers has shown up in a big way already. With three receptions for 17 yards, Jayden Daniels has looked his way on numerous occasions to this point. Tigers driving and are within field goal range.
LSU forces a three and out on the Bulldogs' first drive after the Tigers' defensive line comes through to stop UGA RB Kenny McIntosh on the first two plays then force an incompletion on third down.
Jay Ward gets the start at cornerback for LSU over Jarrick Bernard-Converse. Expect Kelly to gradually work Bernard-Converse back into the rotation today.
A six-play, 21-yard drive ends in a punt for the Tigers. A positive takeaway was Daniels utilizing his mobility. Delivered two huge strikes and scrambled as well. Good sign for LSU in this one.
John Emery gets the start at running back today. Look for Josh Williams to get significant run, but the Tigers are putting their trust in Emery early.
LSU has won the opening coin toss and will receive the football to start the game.
Pregame
LSU will return Josh Williams to the lineup after being a full go during warmups. Along with Williams, John Emery is also suited up and going through the motions.
As expected, Jayden Daniels will give it a go today against the Georgia Bulldogs. Despite a banged up ankle, he'll leave it all on the field.
Defensive back Jarrick Bernard-Converse is dressed and healthy for today's contest, giving the Tigers a major boost to their secondary.
LSU's starting offensive line in warmups: Will Campbell (LT), Miles Frazier (LG), Charles Turner (C), Anthony Bradford (RG), and Emery Jones (RT).
Garrett Dellinger is getting reps with the second team. Look for him to still get significant run today.
Game Notes
- LSU’s Jayden Daniels is one of only 2 FBS QBs to have 800+ rushing yards and 2,000+ passing yards this year. Daniels has 824 rushing yards and 2,566 passing yards. He’s joined by John Rhys Plumlee of UCF (848 rush, 2,195 pass).
- Daniels ranks No. 2 nationally in rushing yards (824) by a QB and he’s tied for No. 4 in rushing TDs with 11.
- Daniels has rushed for a TD and passed for a score in 6 games this year, the most for any player in LSU history in a single season breaking previous mark of 5 by Joe Burrow (2019) and Herb Tyler (1999).
- LSU has used 6 different starting combinations on its offensive line this year. Miles Frazier is the only player to start every game on the offensive line this year and he’s done so at 3 positions (9 at LG, 2 at RG, 1 at RT).
- LSU starts true freshmen Will Campbell (11 starts LT) and Emery Jones Jr. (10 starts at RT) on the offensive line. They Tigers are 8-1 with Campbell and Jones in the starting lineup.
- LSU’s offensive features 3 receives with 1,000 career receiving yards – Kayshon Boutte (1,675), Jaray Jenkins (1,298) and Malik Nabers (1,143).
- TE Mason Taylor, one of 3 true freshmen to start on offense, has 27 receptions, which ranks 9th among all tight ends in LSU history for a single-season.
- WR Malik Nabers has matched his career-high of 7 receptions in consecutive games going into the Georgia contest. In LSU’s last 2 games, Nabers has 14 catches for 198 yards.
