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LSU's defense has been a complete embarrassment to the program

Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:22 am
Posted by AuburnTigers
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Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:22 am
What used to be the pride of Tigers has turned into the biggest weakness and an embarrassment to the LSU brand. I remember watching LSU games and saying how amazing their defense was, how stifling their run game was and how their secondary was second to none.


Now they cant even break the top 10 in the SEC for scoring defense and its getting worse each year under Kelly.

2024 - ranked 14th in the SEC
2023 - ranked 13th in the SEC
2022 - ranked 5th in the SEC
2021 - ranked 10th in the SEC

Its time for LSU fans to admit Bryan Kelly was a colossal failure of a hire.
Posted by Tuscaloosa
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Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:22 am to
It is a bit odd. Especially with how well they’ve recruited.
Posted by captdalton
Member since Feb 2021
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Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:23 am to
Posted by Mr Roboto
Seattle
Member since Jan 2023
6688 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:25 am to
21-17
48-18
This post was edited on 8/12/25 at 11:26 am
Posted by AuburnTigers
9x National Champion
Member since Aug 2013
17432 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:25 am to
quote:

It is a bit odd. Especially with how well they’ve recruited.
They even had a Heisman Trophy winning Qb and still couldnt seal the deal because of their defense

Sounds a lot like aTm
Posted by AuburnTigers
9x National Champion
Member since Aug 2013
17432 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:27 am to
quote:


21-17
48-18
Wins against Auburn doesnt change the reality of what I posted. Thats merely a coping mechanism
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
91745 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:28 am to
Can't disagree. At some point you need to point to the head coach.....and his atrocious 10M/yr salary.
Posted by lsu711
Member since Sep 2003
14669 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:31 am to
quote:

Now they cant even break the top 10 in the SEC for scoring defense


quote:

2022 - ranked 5th in the SEC


Stick to farming, Aubie.
Posted by Catahoula20LSU
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2011
2807 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:33 am to
Agreed. We will see what our defense can do this year along with a new offensive line. Hopefully we don’t waste another Heisman quarterback season because the defense is not worth a flip.
Posted by SOSFAN
Blythewood
Member since Jun 2018
14882 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:33 am to
If lsu loses it's first game the whole school will be a embarrassment to the SEC.
Posted by Schooter
Ft. Myers, FL
Member since Feb 2012
541 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:34 am to
I agree 100 on the defense. The lack of proper pursuit angles, lack of fundamental tackling, lack of pushing plays inside and letting the play go outside is extremely frustrating. I see it every game, regardless of opponent. There’s zero excuse for this. They are fundamental concepts taught since Pop Warner. A step in the right direction last season and it looks as if it’ll be better this season. We’ll see.

That being said, I would say BK is not a colossal failure. That’s dramatic and stupid. To be fair, I would say it’s been a little less than expected. I think he’ll be better this season. Again, we’ll see.
This post was edited on 8/12/25 at 11:36 am
Posted by Texoticlifestyles531
Member since Jul 2025
971 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:36 am to
If that QB is worth a flip then nothing else will matter much
I dong think he will be though.
Posted by TigerLunatik
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2005
102814 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:43 am to
quote:

2023 - ranked 13th in the SEC
2022 - ranked 5th in the SEC
2021 - ranked 10th in the SEC

Now show how many points your school scored against those teams.

Posted by Tammany Tom
Mandeville
Member since Jun 2004
5249 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:47 am to
quote:

is a bit odd. Especially with how well they’ve recruited.


When you dig into the details it’s not odd at all. Lots of it Kelly’s fault when first hired and the defensive staff he put together & the LSU administration’s fault in being way behind in NIL collective and organizing a solid GM team.

LSU’s defense will be significantly better this year. You can take that to the bank.
This post was edited on 8/12/25 at 11:51 am
Posted by lsu711
Member since Sep 2003
14669 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:53 am to
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If lsu loses it's first game the whole school will be a embarrassment to the SEC.

Lose to Clemson then run through the SEC. You make a lot of sense.
Posted by lsudave1
Baton Metairie
Member since Jan 2005
11244 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:55 am to
Auburn only scored 18 points against the 2023 LSU defense. That alone should disqualify you from making threads on the matter.

ETA: Also, Auburn only scored 17 points against the 2022 team AND LSU scored a defensive touchdown that game so really you are the last person that should be talking about this
This post was edited on 8/12/25 at 11:58 am
Posted by Tammany Tom
Mandeville
Member since Jun 2004
5249 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 11:58 am to
quote:

If lsu loses it's first game the whole school will be a embarrassment to the SEC.


I guess So Carolina is a major embarrassment to the SEC since you’re 2-8 against Clemson in your last 10 meetings and Clemson holds an All-Time 73-44 record over SC.
Posted by gamecockman12
Columbia, SC
Member since Aug 2012
7989 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 12:02 pm to
LSU is way too talented on defense to be that bad.
Posted by SOSFAN
Blythewood
Member since Jun 2018
14882 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 12:03 pm to
Carolina played Clempson at their house the last game of last season and beat them. If lsu can't do the same you're an embarrassment
Posted by SOSFAN
Blythewood
Member since Jun 2018
14882 posts
Posted on 8/12/25 at 12:04 pm to
quote:

Lose to Clemson then run through the SEC. You make a lot of sense.


Sounds like you've already accepted losing your first game. With bk record in first games I understand why
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