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Live by the sword die by the sword - Kiffin 3rd down play call

Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:44 pm
Posted by LSUShock
Kansas
Member since Jun 2014
5773 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:44 pm
3rd and 2 from the Ole Miss 6 yard line with a chance to take the lead and Kiffin struts out the backup QB to run a trick play direct snap that fools nobody.

That play felt like the game and one of the fitting “too cute” moments Kiffin is known for (just look at Ole Miss vs LSU 2022 and 2024). We really needed to take the lead there, not settle for the tie.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
80809 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:44 pm to
It’s worked every time we’ve run it this season. This is result based analysis.
Posted by NimbleCat
Member since Jan 2007
9018 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:45 pm to
The error was not running it in the final 3 rd down and passing out if it.
Posted by LSUShock
Kansas
Member since Jun 2014
5773 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:45 pm to
How many of those were do or die scenarios?
Posted by Jugular Joe
Member since Jan 2020
5702 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:46 pm to
Definitely too cute.

Leavitt might be a shytty QB but he's our biggest threat trying to run the ball into the endzone.

That was one of those braindead moments by the play caller.
Posted by vidtiger23
Member since Feb 2012
10647 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:46 pm to
It’s not really a trick play. We ran it earlier in the game. We simply got shoved in the line and gave it no chance. Man against man they were tougher in the line.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
292060 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:46 pm to
Play was compromised due to Bordelon getting his shite pushed in

Process > results
Posted by pkf4lsu
League City, Texas
Member since Jan 2005
5183 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:46 pm to
Watch his presser. He talks about that play. They were going for it but when they lost a yard they decided to kick the FG. Lane will even learn from this. We will be fine.
Posted by DBG
vermont
Member since May 2004
80809 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:46 pm to
Doesn’t matter
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
14866 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:46 pm to
They’re setting up the play where they fake it up the middle and throw it to the outside. It was wide open on that play, but he never tried to throw it.
Posted by GregMaddux
LSU Fan
Member since Jun 2011
18828 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:46 pm to
I doubt kiffin wanted him to pussyfoot around for 1.5 seconds before trying to run forward
Posted by LSUShock
Kansas
Member since Jun 2014
5773 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:48 pm to
Interesting. I didn’t catch that. The call makes a bit more sense if going for it on 4th was always the plan.
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
16778 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:51 pm to
Are you sure Kiffin calls the plays?
Posted by PaperTiger
Ruston, LA
Member since Feb 2015
26828 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:51 pm to
It was the second to last question. I believe.

He knew it was a pivotal series. Just cant lose yardage with that mentality.

Posted by LSU713Tiger
Houston, TX
Member since Nov 2012
274 posts
Posted on 9/19/26 at 11:55 pm to
100% agree - we lost the game right there.

That was not the only issue but it was the one that mattered the most given the game situation.
Posted by Big EZ Tiger
Member since Jul 2010
27250 posts
Posted on 9/20/26 at 12:45 am to
quote:

It’s worked every time we’ve run it this season. This is result based analysis

It was dumb in that spot. Leavitt is a big threat by the goal line, was in a rhythm and scored a TD earlier on a QB run. Also, those previous attempts weren't on the road against a team like Ole Miss.
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