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LSU Tigers: The top 5 moments that defined the 2022 football season

By John Fye

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 03: Malik Nabers #8 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after scoring a 34 yard touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 03: Malik Nabers #8 of the LSU Tigers celebrates after scoring a 34 yard touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Mason Taylor #86 of the LSU Tigers scores a touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camping World Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Mason Taylor #86 of the LSU Tigers scores a touchdown during the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl against the Purdue Boilermakers at Camping World Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

1. LSU destroys Purdue in a Bowl win

The LSU Tigers came through in an era where collective disappointment and player opt-outs dilute non-playoff bowl games. In their final statement of the 2022 season, the Bayou Bengals completely dominated the Boilermakers in Orlando.

LSU made some noise in the SEC Championship game but is yet to reach Georgia’s level of competition. Regardless, it was important for the Tigers to end their first season under Brian Kelly with a bowl win. The purple and gold did not disappoint. Despite having a Hall of Fame quarterback on their sideline, Purdue was no match in the Tigers’ 63-7 triumph.

Sophomore receiver Malik Nabers shined, catching nine passes for 163 yards and a touchdown. At quarterback, LSU fans saw a bright future as Garrett Nussmeier relieved Daniels in the 2nd quarter. The freshman gunslinger was 11-for-15 with 173 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard bomb to Nabers.

LSU set multiple bowl records during their route against the Boilermakers. Their 63 points, 594 total yards, and 56-point margin of victory are collegiate bowl game records. The Tigers also set a Citrus Bowl record with nine total touchdowns. But, most importantly, the LSU Tigers finished the season with incredible momentum and expectations for 2023.

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