5 CFF Questions w/ LSU Tigers Expert

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Sam Spiegelman joined CFBDynasty to answer 5 questions about LSU. He’s a long-time journalist covering LSU and a trusted source

Is Myles Brennan the answer at QB?

Entering the spring, Brennan seemed to be the favorite in the clubhouse, but that took a turn once Joe Burrow transferred in from Ohio State. Folks on campus have been impressed with Burrow, who is said to be a very accurate passer with some good mobility. His experience should be a major X-factor during fall camp in August as he competes with Brennan, Justin McMillan and Lowell Narcisse for the starting job.

From the LSU side, I don’t think the staff saw either Brennan, McMillan or Narcisse play a high level on a consistent basis, and after failing to sign a quarterback to its 2018 class, there was a need for another signal-caller on the depth chart. Burrow gives the Tigers a very talented passer that Ohio State was very high on. Some at Ohio State felt Burrow could have very easily won the job, but in doing so, the team would have risked losing Dwayne Haskins to transfer.

Burrow should be deemed the favorite to start behind center when LSU opens up against Miami at AT&T Stadium, but in a perfect world, his presence should reinvigorate the quarterback competition in August.

With an interesting new hire at Offensive Coordinator for Coach O, how do you see the offense changing in 2018?

Under Steve Ensminger, who called plays on an interim basis in 2016, we saw LSU air it out a bit more frequently than we had in the several years prior. Ensminger took over Week 5 at home against Missouri and from then on, the offense averaged 211 yards passing per game, but nearly 465 yards of total offense to go along with 32 points per game.

Because of the way LSU’s roster is comprised heading into 2018 — with a wealth of talent in the receiving corps and an uncertain backfield — it seems as if Ensminger has no other choice than to rely on the aerial attack to move the chains and create mismatches each Saturday. I expect the offense to be relatively even in terms of runs and passes, but the big-play threat will have to come through the air.

The LSU RB starter has been a coveted college fantasy player for years, but this year there doesn't seem to be a guaranteed starter. How do you see the RB position shaking out in 2018?

Provens has straight-line burst and should carve out some type of role during camp, while Curry is the prototypical downhill runner. That’s where he should make his mark relatively early.

Is it possible for 5 star Freshman Terrace Marshall to lead the team in production this season? What do you project for the WR position?


Are there any young players on the roster who you expect to be an offensive star in a year or two?

CFF Questions w/ LSU Tigers Expert