I know, LSU has played two cupcakes so far this season.
Appalachian State, though the defending FCS National Champions, is still an FCS team.
North Texas was rated 114th of 119 FBS schools.
But after winning by an average of 41-8, LSU has begun to answer some of their preseason questions.
The big question coming into the season was the quarterback position.
Andrew Hatch and Jarrett Lee have had trouble distinguishing themselves from each other, and freshman Jordan Jefferson is forcing his way onto the field.
While many experts see this position as a question, the play of Hatch has reminded me of Matt Flynn and Matt Mauck.
Both quarterbacks were team managers rather than playmakers.
Hatch and Lee both have played that way. Though each has thrown an interception, they have been effectively efficient in their passing.
Judging by the first two weeks, the Tigers will not need to rely on the quarterback position because of the emergence of Charles Scott.
Scott is averaging an obscene 11.4 yards per carry.
Probably the most impressive stat line I’ve ever seen was Scott’s in the first half against North Texas: three rushes, 88 yards, two touchdowns.
The Tigers are three deep at the running back position. Behind Scott, Richard Murphy is averaging over six yards per carry. Keiland Williams is the third back, and he averages just over four yards per carry.
LSU’s ace in the hole is running back/wide receiver/returner Trindon Holliday.
Holliday is a big play waiting to happen whenever he touches the ball.
Used mostly on reverse plays, the track star has made his biggest contributions this year in the return game.
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