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LSU film review: How Blake Baker’s defense crushed Clemson
NOLA.com • • general
Key Points:
- LSU's defense, led by coordinator Blake Baker, dominated Clemson's offense, holding them to minus-5 rushing yards while LSU amassed 232 rushing yards.
- Baker's strategy included unpredictable defensive end drops and creative blitz designs that confused Clemson's quarterback Christopher Vizzina, resulting in key plays like Jordan Ross's 30-yard interception return for a touchdown.
- The defense capitalized on Clemson's inexperienced offensive line and used aggressive linebacker blitzes and safety involvement to disrupt plays and pressure the quarterback consistently.
- Key defensive players such as Jordan Ross, Princewill Umanmielen, and Dylan Carpenter showcased strong individual performances, winning one-on-one matchups and contributing to multiple tackles for loss and sacks.
- While LSU's defensive success was impressive, some caution is advised as Clemson's offensive struggles may have been influenced by their inexperienced line and unprepared quarterbacks, suggesting a need for a larger sample size to evaluate LSU's defense fully.
