The most frustrating thing about LSU’s season-opening 27-20 loss to USC in Las Vegas Saturday night begins with a positive.
On the first drive of the game, the LSU offense under Garrett Nussmeier looked sharp. Nussmeier’s throws were crisp, on time and target, and perfectly layered. The drive stalled out in the red zone, but hard to be mad about a season-opening drive against USC that results in points, no matter the year. Especially one with a new quarterback and receiving core.
But instead of taking the points and cashing out, Brian Kelly, like many in Vegas this weekend, doubled down and let it ride.