Junior transfer Logan Diggs (2.97 yards after contact) is a patient but violent runner for the Tigers who doesn’t take many losses and along with Daniels gets the Tigers in second and manageable situations. A&M also depends on getting nickel Bryce Anderson and safety Demani Richardson involved versus the run but that can be difficult if they have to play split safeties far too often.ĥ. They remain the two highest rated backers in the SEC per Pro Football Focus. Cooper is better at blitzing and shooting gaps thanks to the protection he gets. York is knowledgeable, gets great protection, understands where to be on running plays, and directs the defense like a veteran. However, their other perimeter guys, right tackle Emery Jones and tight end Mason Taylor, have similar skill sets and they facilitate Daniels’ ability to generate big plays off of the edge.Ĥ.

In particular, left tackle Will Campbell has great feet, hips, hands, and shoulders and can turn most ends or get them off of the ball and keep them moving backwards. As a result, they can get their hands on you early after the snap, keep their feet moving, and steer you where they want you to go. LSU’s offensive line benefits significantly from Daniels’ prowess but it’s a group that has a lot of length (four starters over 6-foot-5). In all, five Aggies…Cooper, Mike Taurean York, ends Shemar Turner and Fadil Diggs, and three tech Walter Nolen…are in the top 20 individually in the SEC tackles for loss.ģ.

Nose tackle McKinnley Jackson consistently demands double teams on the interior. This frees up their backers to scrape over the top and fill gaps. They generate leverage by beating offensive linemen to a spot or anchoring down versus double teams and pulling guys on the edge.

The Aggies are comprised of versatile personnel recruited to play the three and five tech spots. LSU’s spread offense is keyed by quarterback Jaylen Daniels whose decision making, vision, elusiveness, and durability not only makes the league’s top rated passer but its second leading rusher as well.Ģ. Backer Edgerrin Cooper gets great protection (16 tackles for loss shooting gaps or scraping over the top). Texas A&M's big front and propensity to blitz (over 50% of the time in SEC play) results in sacks and tackles for loss that has driven the Aggies rushing defense near the top of the league rankings.

LSU: 1st in rushing offense in the SEC (219 yards per game), 1st in run blocking grade (Pro Football Focus)ġ. Texas A&M: 1st in rushing defense in the SEC (102 yards per game), 2nd in run defense grade (Pro Football Focus)

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