LSU's Jayden Daniels & Malik Nabers Named SEC Players Of The Week

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Malik Nabers were named Co-Offensive Player of the Week for their outstanding performances vs. Missiiisppi State last Saturday. Per SEC Sports:

Co-Offensive Player of the Week

LSU QB Jayden Daniels:

-Completed 30-of-34 passes for a LSU career-best 361 yards and 2 TDs in LSU's 41-14 win over Mississippi State.

-Set LSU school-record for completion percentage (min. 30 attempts) at 88.2 percent ... Connected on his first 13 passes, two of which went for TDs.

-Threw TD passes of 26 and 33 yards to Malik Nabers, the second coming on a fourth down ... Accounted for 4 TDs - also rushed for TDs of 1 and 5 yards.

-Totaled 425 yards of offense as he led the Tigers with 64 yards on the ground on 15 carries ... Has accounted for 9 TDs in LSU's past 2 games (5 vs. Grambling).

-Directed LSU to scores on seven of eight possessions (5 TDs, 2 FGs) before giving way to backup Garrett Nussmeier in the fourth quarter.

-LSU offense racked up 530 total yards (367 passing, 163 rushing), 27 first downs and converted on 9-of-16 third downs and both fourth-down attempts ...

Completed passes to 9 different players in the contest.

LSU WR Malik Nabers:

-Caught 13 passes for 239 yards and 2 TDs in win over Mississippi State ... The 13 receptions and 239 yards were both career-highs.

-Tied LSU record for most receptions in a half with during the first half vs. Mississippi State ... His 188 first half receiving highs rank as the fourth-most in school history.

-Caught TD passes of 26 and 33 yards, the second coming on a fourth-and-seven opportunity.

-Also had receptions for 45 and 48 yards ... 9 of his 13 receptions went for either a first down or a touchdown.