As far as exhibition games go, LSU’s annual National L Club Spring Game was certainly an eventful one. With the spring practice season now in the rearview mirror, here’s a quick breakdown of who shined and who slipped with their performances Saturday.
3 Up:
1. Brandon Harris
Brandon Harris turned the spring game into his own unofficial Tiger Stadium coming-out party. The freshman quarterback tossed three touchdowns and ran for another, heating up the Tigers’ quarterback competition along the way.
After fumbling his first snap under center, Harris settled in as the game went on. He finished the day 11-of-28 with 195 yards passing, chunks of which came on long bombs launched down the sideline.
Besides his picturesque deep balls, Harris impressed with his footwork in the pocket. He plays with a calm about him, and when pressure did come he was able to break the pocket and make plays with his feet.
He threw into double coverage a bit too often, but if Saturday is any indication, Harris looks like the real deal.
2. Linebackers
LSU coach Les Miles said after the game he expected his linebacker corps to be one of the strengths of his team this season.
It was Saturday, as Deion Jones and Kwon Alexander intercepted a pair of Anthony Jennings passes in the flats and returned them for touchdowns. Ronnie Fiest played well in the middle and recorded a game-high 14 tackles.
3. Danielle Hunter
Hunter was an unblockable force on the defensive line and spent most of his Saturday afternoon running around the purple backfield.
Officially he recorded two sacks, which came on back-to-back plays in the second quarter, but he actually had four. He flushed both quarterbacks from the pocket repeatedly and looked like he could be a game-wrecking pass rusher this season.
3 Down:
1. Anthony Jennings
Jennings had a rough afternoon.
Besides throwing the pair of pick-sixes, he just looked out of sorts throughout the first half. He airmailed open receivers and had trouble dealing with pressure when it came. He rebounded in the second half to throw a touchdown pass, finishing the game 9-for-17 with 157 yards.
After turning heads with his spring game performance last season, Jennings said he’ll take this as a learning experience and try to get better from it.
It’s still a long time until the season opener and this performance won’t cost Jennings his job, but it’s definitely not a step in the right direction.
2. Offensive line depth
Hunter’s massive game is something of a good news/bad news situation. Obviously Hunter showing flashes of dominance is a good sign for LSU, but it also means that its offensive line was getting abused.
The defensive lines kept both quarterbacks under heavy pressure for most of the afternoon. LSU returns four of its starting offensive linemen from last season, but when injuries hit – and they always do – it’s fair to wonder how ready any of the second-team linemen are to step up and perform.
3. Wide receiving corps
Travin Dural had a monster afternoon, catching five balls for 130 yards and two touchdowns, but beyond him, LSU’s wide receivers were missing in action Saturday.
Rob Bolden and John Diarse hauled in back-to-back bombs from Harris in the third quarter, and those were the only two receptions LSU receivers recorded all day. 
Tight end DeSean Smith and fullback Connor Neighbors also caught touchdowns, so they could help supplement the lack of production if other receivers don’t step up come opening day. Incoming freshmen Malachi Dupre and Trey Quinn may have something to say about that as well. 
James Moran is a 21-year-old mass communication senior from Beacon, N.Y.