The LSU Fighting Tigers made too many mistakes to overcome in their opening loss to the Florida State Seminoles, 24-23. The game, played before more than 80,000 fans at Caesars Super Dome in New Orleans, featured two marquee teams on the national scene.
First-year LSU coach Brian Kelly named Jayden Daniels the starter for quarterback just before kickoff on Sunday night. Daniels had a spectacular run in the first series, and moved the ball with his legs, but was too late on many of his throws, leading to frustrated receivers, namely All-American Kashon Boutte, who finished with two catches for 20 yards.
After a slow first half, Daniels finally began to show his arm strength in the late third quarter and early fourth with a late touchdown with 1 second left on the clock.
Unfortunately, kicker Damian Ramos’ extra-point attempt failed and the Seminoles escaped with a 24-23 win in New Orleans.
“We got into a better rhythm certainly in the second half, Jayden did,” Kelly told reporters after the game. “He’s a threat.”
Daniels finished 25-of-34 passing for 209 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. He also led the Tigers with 114 yards on the ground off 16 carries.
Here are some highlights from the game:
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