FSU football: In-depth on defensive performances against LSU/Clemson
By Kelvin Hunt
LSU First Half
| Plays | Yards | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 plays | 61 yards | Turnover on Downs |
| 9 plays | 75 yards | TD |
| 7 plays | 70 yards | Turnover on Downs |
| 3 plays | 8 yards | Punt |
| 5 plays | 51 yards | Touchdown (Short Field) |
| 10 plays | 67 yards | Field Goal |
That’s 42 plays for 332 yards, which is 7.9 ypp. The defense did a great job bowing up in the red zone, but that’s not getting off the field enough to give the FSU offense more possessions. However, the FSU offense did the defense no favors with a three-and-out possession deep in their territory, giving the LSU offense possession at midfield to start their fifth possession. The defense on the final possession was great until they allowed a third and 10 conversion on a simple run off the edge for 35 yards. That was unexcusable in that situation.
LSU Second Half
| Plays | Yards | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 6 plays | 36 yards | Punt |
| 6 plays | 25 yards | Interception |
| 3 plays | 4 yards | Punt |
| 7 plays | 40 yards | Turnover on Downs |
I didn’t include the final score because it was in garbage time with third string players in the lineup for FSU football. That’s 22 plays for 97 yards, which is 4.4 ypp and a forced turnover. This is outstanding defense against what will be a top 10 offense nationally at the end of the season.