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Brian Kelly gives fiery answer when asked about LSU's lackluster offensive performance

The LSU head coach came out firing in his postgame press conference.
ByConnor Grootenhuis|
Sep 6, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly reacts to a play against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the second half against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Sep 6, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly reacts to a play against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs during the second half against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The LSU Tigers moved to 3-0 with a 20-10 win over Florida in Death Valley on Saturday night. The defense stole the show again, as Year 2 under Blake Baker continues to produce elite results. The Tigers picked off Florida quarterback DJ Lagway five times, and held the Gators to just 10 points and 79 rushing yards.

Getting to 1-0 in SEC play is the main priority, but Saturday's win didn't come without some noticeable issues - especially on offense. The win is ultimately all that matters, which is something Brian Kelly wanted to focus on during his postgame press conference. When asked about LSU's offensive woes, Kelly gave a fiery response that is making the rounds on social media.

Brian Kelly gives heated answer in regard to LSU's offensive struggles

What Kelly says about the win being most important is certainly true, but asking about LSU's offense is valid as well. Tiger fans have been waiting for an all-around strong offensive performance this season, and have yet to get it. The offense started slow once again against Florida, and struggled to get going throughout the game. If it wasn't for a 58-yard pick six from Dashawn Spears, LSU would have only scored 13 points, having scored just one offensive touchdown.

Florida put together a horrific offensive performance and LSU won the turnover battle 5-1, but the Tigers couldn't pull away. The LSU offense managed just 10 first downs in the game, and went 4-for-14 on third down. The game was probably closer than it should have been, and LSU's offensive issues have fans scratching their heads. Letting teams hang around like that is not sustainable in SEC play. Sooner or later, a better offensive team than Florida is going to take advantage.

In regard to the running game, LSU ended with 96 rushing yards on 25 carries. Caden Durham reeled off a 51-yard run to close out the game, but before that, the LSU rushing attack managed just 1.8 yards per carry. The passing game was also inefficient, as Garrett Nussmeier completed just 55 percent of his passes for 220 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The interception came on a bad decision from the veteran QB to throw the ball across his body over the middle of the field instead of simply throwing the ball out of bounds.

Hopefully, LSU is able to get the offense back on track during practice this week. It also helps that next week's opponent is Southeastern Louisiana.

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