re: LSU Football - statistical rankings for 2017 season

Those offensive stats are particularly concerning when you consider this.
Prior to TAMU game stats
TAMU Stats
Total defense: 45
Scoring defense: 68
Rush defense: 56

Keep in mind the following:
Time of possession: 71
Total offense: 68
Turn over margin: 20
Passing efficiency: 89 (they lost their QB starter in game 1 and have him back now)


2017
Wins
Total Defense: 76
Rush Defense: 81
Scoring Defense: 74

Opponents Records (17 wins against non P5 and FCS schools)
Average wins: 5
Average Losses: 6

Losses
Total Defense: 10
Rush Defense: 3
Scoring Defense: 11

Opponents Records
Average wins: 9
Average Losses: 2