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When the LSU defense has its back against the wall, that’s when the Tigers show their claws.
In 2016, LSU has allowed only three red-zone touchdowns in 15 trips for opponents, a mark that leads the nation.
LB Kendell Beckwith told The Advocate that he and his defensive teammates pride themselves on that stat:
“It’s like your back is against the wall,” Beckwith said. “You don’t want to give up a touchdown. That’s the thing — not to give up a touchdown. … That’s our thing. It would be good to not give up field goals, but giving up a field goal is like winning for the defense.”
The biggest reason for the success? Beckwith says he and his fellow veterans study film more often now:
“We’re students of the game now,” Beckwith said. “Instead of just reading and reacting, we kind of have a feel for what the offense is going to do. We kind of know what’s coming. That really helps us out a lot. That comes from him in the film room.”
The Tigers host Southern Miss on Saturday night in Baton Rouge. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Central time and can be seen on the SEC Network.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
