Live Updates/Thread: LSU Football 2021 Spring Game

Fourth Quarter (Final: White 23, Purple 14)

Myles Brennan takes over for the Purple team in the fourth quarter. We'll get Garrett Nussmeier for the White team. So the senior vs the freshman in a 16-14 game.

Some confusion between Nussmeier and Kayshon Boutte and it leads to an interception. Second interception of the day for the freshman, who's picked off by Jay Ward.

There's a nice rollout completion from Nussmeier to Boutte for a first down. Brennan just went three-and-out with the second team.

Garrett Nussmeier throws a third interception and the first person to walk over and pick him up is his roommate and 2021 defensive lineman Maason Smith

Jacobian Guillory and Jaquelin Roy combine for a sack on Brennan. Not much going for purple team on last four drives or so.

Backup offensive line has been beaten off the line pretty consistently in this second half. Ed Orgeron has said repeatedly it's an area of concern this offseason.

Koy Moore takes a handoff and lowers his helmet for a big hit and 15 yards on the gain. White team crosses the 50 for I believe the first time this half.

Nussmeier has led the White team down the field for the first time all half. Made some nice throws up the middle and some nice checkdown throws.

Completes a touchdown to Koy Moore to end his day on a positive note.

Third Quarter

TJ Finley opens the third quarter as the White team quarterback. Orgeron said all would receive equal opportunity.

Offense tries to convert a 4th-and-1 with Koy Moore running the ball but defense shuts it down.

Max Johnson will start the third at quarterback for the Purple team.

Jontre Kirklin just brought in a deep touchdown, 53 yards to be exact. He's been spactacular (for both teams) today. He's up to 8 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown for Purple team and has also caught five passes for White team as well

Well placed ball from Johnson as well. Tigers lead Tigers 16-7.

Finley's throws have just looked a bit off all afternoon. Looks like he's trying to force some throws into really tight windows.

Dwight McGlothern allowed the big touchdown at the end of the first half but he's also got four pass breakups today. He's looked good all things considered.

Max Johnson puts another pass right on the money to Jontre Kirklin. Has looked much better this third quarter. Purple team has moved the ball down the field with ease on two possessions with Johnson. He's 5-for-5 for 104 yards and two touchdowns this quarter.

Johnson hits Kirklin for a 19-yard touchdown, second of the quarter for the duo and it's a 16-14 lead for the Tigers.

White leads Purple 16-14.

Derek Stingley picks off a TJ Finley pass he tried to wedge in between two defenders to Kayshon Boutte.

Jaquelin Roy gets his second sack of the afternoon as third quarter comes to an end.

Second Quarter

Garrett Nussmeier has replaced TJ Finley for the Purple team at quarterback. Would expect Myles Brennan does the same for the White team.

Jaquelin Roy gets a drive stopping sack on Nussmeier. Purple team hasn't had much luck on offense yet.

Myles Brennan in at quarterback for the first time and his first pass is incomplete but there's a pass interference called on Dwight McGlothern. Plenty of crossing routes and up the middle looks from all of the quarterbacks today, not much available on the outside.

Derek Stingley and Kayshon Boutte fighting for a ball that was 50/50. Ruled a catch and not an interception. Hey, you like to see the competition there.

Boutte beats Stingley on the outside for a big gain on the very next play.

Dwight McGlothern has looked pretty sharp opposite Stingley on the outside. York drills another field goal, this one from 48 yards out.

White team leads 6-0.

Garrett Nussmeier doesn't see Anotoine Sampah and Purple team throws its second interceptions of the day.

Jared Small has made a few plays today as well next to Damone Clark at inside linebacker.

Brennan has gotten the White team inside the five-yard line but its 4th-and-4. Defenses have taken advantage of not much of a running game this afternoon, due to to a lack of available bodies.

Jontre Kirklin has caught 6 passes for 60 yards for the Purple team and two passes for the White team as well, though he did just fumble to give the ball back to White, ending a strong start.

Myles Brennan fakes the spike and throws it up for Kayshon Boutte, who comes down with a 39-yard touchdown grab to end the first half. A little bit of fun to end the half was great. Brennan was 11-of-16 for 105 yards and a touchdown in the second quarter.

White Team leads Purple team 16-0 at the break.

First Quarter

Max Johnson takes the first snap for White Team and his first pass is deflected by Jay Ward. Tigers move the ball for a first down on a nice run from Ty Davis-Price and an intermediate completion to Kayshon Boutte.

There's a wide open Kayshon Boutte. He gets all the way to 30-yard line on a big catch and run. Made multiple players miss on his way to endzone but a flag negates the score.

Jordan Toles going to get called for a pass interference on a 3rd-and-8 intended for Koy Moore.

Max Johnson has made a few nice scrambles with his legs and the White team faces a 4th-and-3 from the six yard line. Defense forces a 4th-and-3 and Dwight McGlothern makes a nice play to deflect the pass. Ball intended for Boutte.

Successful first drive ultimately ends in turnover on downs

TJ Finley takes over for the purple team at quarterback and starts with an incomplete pass to Devonta Lee. Second team offensive line held up nicely on that first drive. Finley and company can't get past the 40-yard line and Johnson is back out for a second series.

Davis-Price opens the second series with a 28-yard run. White team in Purple team territory after one play.

Hey Nick Storz. He used to play baseball but not anymore. Short grab for the tight end.

Cade York drills a 50-yard field goal to get the game's first points for the White team. Max Johnson has started 4-of-9 for 60 yards, TJ Finley back on the field for the purple team.

Alex Adams makes a first down grab for the Purple team. He's spent time at receiver and safety this spring.

Finley looking for Deion Smith intercepted by Raydarious Jones. First turnover of the day for either team. Just jumped right in front of it and returned it inside the 30-yard line.

LSU defensive line has made some nice pushes against the starting offensive line. Believe that's four sacks that have been called on Johnson, three by BJ Ojulari.

Pregame

LSU will hold it’s annual scrimmage starting at noon that will be open to fans.

Masks will be required for entry into the game as LSU continues to practice social distancing throughout the lower bowl of the stadium. In addition, LSU fans will get to experience the first Tiger Walk in over a year as they're encouraged to cheer on the Tigers as they walk down Victory Hill at 10:30 a.m.

Concessions will be available for patrons as well and kickoff will be broadcast on SEC Network+ for fans who aren't able to make it to the game on Saturday.

Taking a look at the rosters, the purple team will be represented by the first team defense and second team offense while the white team will include the first team offense and second team defense.

Max Johnson and Myles Brennan will headline the quarterbacks on the white team while TJ Finley and Garrett Nussmeier will be the two quarterbacks for the purple team. LSU coach Ed Orgeron is hoping for a fun, competitive game with a heavy focus on not making mental errors.

"I don't want to put our guys in a bad position. I want to eliminate mental errors on defense. That's one of the things we talked about when we hired Daronte," Orgeron said. "We want to play base defense and let them play. Same thing on offense. Let's play base right now and let's let them get it down and really focus on the fundamentals and really the energy of the crowd.

Full Rosters:

As far as injuries are concerned, Orgeron said that Elias Ricks would not participate in the scirmmage nor would running back John Emery. Defensive end Ali Gaye is also in sweats today, so doesn't look like he'll play either.

LSU has taken the field. This scrimmage will get started momentarily.

A few pregame stories to get your day started:

Inside the Plan for the Quarterbacks for the Spring Game

Players to Watch at LSU Spring Game

What to Expect from 2021 Spring Game