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LSU Football: Top 5 concerns heading into the 2023 season

By Charlie Hubbard

Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers place kicker Damian Ramos (34) attempts a field goal against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; LSU Tigers place kicker Damian Ramos (34) attempts a field goal against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 02: Jayden Daniels #5 of the LSU Tigers celebrates 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: Jayden Daniels #5 of the LSU Tigers celebrates 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) /

No. 5 – The LSU Football offense’s lack of explosiveness

Last year, the LSU Football offense was as good as it’s been since Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson orchestrated the most proficient attack in college football history. Jayden Daniels passed for nearly 3,000 yards and led the Tigers in rushing with 885 yards and 11 touchdowns.

After a couple of season with mediocre QB play, the Tigers finally found their guy. So why am I concerned about LSU’s offense?

Last season, the Tigers’ inability to push the ball downfield was evident. It felt like LSU Football never wanted to take the deep shot and swing for the fences. Brian Kelly admitted his desire for Daniels to look deep more often despite the risk of interceptions.

One contributing factor to such problem could’ve been the drastic falloff of wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. He was an expected first round pick after his first two seasons as a Tiger, but took a major step back in 2022. Malik Nabers became one of the only viable downfield threats after a couple of weeks.

However,  defenses knew Nabers was the big play receiver; thus, they bottled him up with a safety over the top as often as possible.

LSU Football brought in a lot of new wide receivers including former five-star prospect Aaron Anderson and freshman Shelton Sampson. Nabers also returns for another season, as does his fellow 2022 starter, Kyren Lacey.

Daniels has stated multiple times that he feels more comfortable and in command of the Tigers offense. As such, fans can hope the LSU Football offense is poised to take the lid off more in 2023.

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