re: Overview of the defense:

This defense is not above average in any area with the possible exception of LB. The defensive line has been a huge disappointment. I suspect that Maason Smith is not back in shape and may have thoughts of his ACL dancing in his head. They cannot get consistent pressure on the QB.

The secondary is as bad as most people suspected. Alexander inexplicably left his man to move toward Jefferson who simply lofted a TD pass to the now uncovered Arkansas receiver. This is on the coaches.

The staff is trying to scheme this weak unit out of trouble, but it will prove to be more difficult than pushing mud uphill.

If LSU cannot attract better players...well.