LSU quarterback Danny Etling didn’t have his most prolific day throwing the ball. In fact, his 81 yards were the lowest passing total of his career in the purple and gold. But Etling did what he was supposed to do against Tennessee. With winds swirling, LSU coach Ed Orgeron said the team wasn’t going to try to throw the ball early and they didn’t as Etling was 3-for-3 for just 8 yards. All three throws were on third down. LSU opened the passing game up later, but Etling wasn’t attempting many deep throws.
He does deserve some acknowledgement for what he was able to do in the rushing game.