It's taken just more than half the 2017 football season for LSU to finally discover its identity.
Which is, nothing comes easy for this team.
"We practice like nothing is going to come easy," LSU cornerback Donte Jackson said.
You mean you practice falling behind to No. 10 Auburn 20-0 on a sizzling Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium before roaring back for a 27-23 upset?
Do you practice allowing the opposing offense to score two touchdowns and three field goals in five of its first six possessions?
Do you practice fumbling on your third offensive play and then allowing a 49-yard touchdown pass two snaps later?