LSU set the tone for a wild weekend of college football with a comeback win against South Carolina.
From a bonkers Backyard Brawl to incredible performances from former No. 1 high school recruits Travis Hunter and Arch Manning, we have plenty of ground to cover.
Here are Week 3’s winners and losers.
Winner: LSU thrillers
LSU (2-1, 1-0 in SEC) was involved in a heart-stopper for the second time in three games. The Tigers erased a 17-point deficit in its SEC opener on the road at South Carolina (2-1, 1-1 in SEC) in a 36-33 win. LSU RB Josh Williams scored the winning touchdown with 1:12 remaining in the fourth quarter and held on when South Carolina kicker Alex Herrera’s 49-yard attempt at the end of regulation was wide left.
In Week 1, LSU lost a thriller to USC, 27-20, with the Trojans scoring the winning score with eight seconds remaining. While terrible for Tigers fans’ cardiac health, LSU football has been an early gift for CFB fans this season.
From the exciting finishes to the Brian Kelly memes, LSU has been must-see TV. Thanks to its come-from-behind win, the Tigers will likely entertain us in more high-stakes environments as the season progresses.
Loser: Florida State, Pt. I: Quarterback D.J. Uiagalalei
The transfer fifth-year senior’s struggles continued as the Seminoles dropped to 0-3 with a 20-12 loss to Memphis (3-0). Uiagalelei was 16-of-30 for 201 yards and an interception.
