Something needed to change for the Tiger defense. They’ve gotten little to no push along the defensive line, and the secondary has suffered for it. However, heading into their game vs. Missouri, coach Brian Kelly and long-time defensive line coach Pete Jenkins elected to switch things up a bit. Earlier this week, LSU football veteran defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory spoke on the changes.
LSU veteran defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory is “excited” about recent defensive line adjustments
The Tigers faced a gauntlet of offensive firepower through the first portion of this 2023 season. Having already played Florida State, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Missouri, it’s safe to say they’ve gotten through the bulk of the more challenging part of the schedule on defense.
The only downside is that the Tiger defense had little to no time to get into a rhythm, and it showed on the field.
In those four games alone, the group allowed 2,153 total yards and 170 points. Lucky for the defense, the offense, led by Jayden Daniels, kept the team in most games.
However, the offense can’t be the only group to show up on Saturdays. In turn, heading into their matchup vs. Missouri, coach Brian Kelly elected to make some changes, particularly along the defensive line.
He expressed interest in a four-man front, meaning the Tigers would have four players rushing the line of scrimmage in their base package. While it didn’t exactly solve their problems, it showed promise vs. the Tigers of Columbia, MO.
Earlier this week, LSU veteran defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory spoke about the changes and how he thinks they can help going forward.
“It’s not necessarily a four-man front; it’s just gonna consistently rush four men,” Guillory said while talking to the media. “So, just to get our guys in more one-on-ones so we can create those highlight plays, be LSU, like the D-Line that we know we can be, I’m excited.”
We’ll learn more about the Tiger defense tomorrow as LSU football faces Auburn for a night game in Death Valley. Game time is officially set for 6:00 p.m. CST and will be available to watch live on ESPN.
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