NEW ORLEANS — LSU established dominance on the offensive line early in the clash with BYU in the Superdome Saturday night — work from an offensive line that was supposed to be young but talented.
Talented got it done early as the Tiger blockers kept quarterback Danny Etling upright making easy reads and throws and moved BYU’s defensive front around just enough to get Heisman Trophy candidate Derrius Guice to be a workhorse.
After a shaky start with three penalties (unsportsmanlike, holding and an illegal shift) LSU’s front line dominated. LSU gained 269 yards on 38 plays in the first half.