LSU’s freshmen continued to impress, but the team once again struggled with penalties and special teams.
Freshmen shine once more
LSU’s freshmen on defense shined against Chattanooga, and combined for 27 tackles, three for a loss, two sacks, two interceptions and four pass breakups. 
Redshirt freshman cornerback Greedy Williams continued his hot start with five tackles, an interception and three pass breakups. Williams would’ve had a second interception, but after review the referees reversed the call on the field, giving the ball back to Chattanooga.
Fellow freshman cornerback Kary Vincent had the Tigers second interception of the game. Vincent dove and caught a tipped pass with one hand to secure it. He also had a key block on senior receiver D.J. Chark’s punt return for a touchdown.
In the front seven, freshman outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson continued to harass opposing quarterbacks. Chaisson finished the game with two sacks, the first sacks of his career.
Other standout freshmen were defensive ends Glen Logan and Neil Farrell Jr. The two rotated in place of injured sophomore defensive end Rashard Lawrence, and Logan finished with three tackles and Farrell Jr. with four.
LSU continues to struggle with penalties
A week after committing 10 penalties against BYU, the Tigers matched that output in the first half against Chattanooga.
LSU would limit the penalties, only having one called against them in the second half, but the numbers are worrisome. The penalties came in key situations, and the Tigers paid the price.
Chattanooga converted multiple third and shorts following a penalty, and the Tigers missed a field goal following a 14 yard penalty on senior quarterback Danny Etling for intentional grounding.
LSU coach Ed Orgeron took a strong stance against the poor discipline after the game, and said he will no longer tolerate the self-inflicted wounds.
Kickers continue to struggle 
Last week, Orgeron said he was not happy with the performance redshirt freshman kicker Connor Culp had as the Tigers kickoff specialist.
This week Orgeron called on Culp to replace sophomore kicker Jack Gonsoulin after he missed his second field goal in as many weeks.
Culp missed his first field goal attempt from 47 yards out, but rebounded with a 45 yard make in the fourth quarter.
The battle for who will kick field goals for LSU will most likely continue into the week.
Turnovers and pass rush
The Tigers wanted to force more turnovers and pressure the quarterback in week two.
They did just that. LSU had two interceptions, five sacks and five quarterback hurries.
Coordinator Dave Aranda’s defense held the Mocs to 242 yards on 59 plays. Chattanooga was also the first team to score a touchdown against LSU since Texas A&M scored in the fourth quarter of LSU’s 54-39 win on Nov. 24, 2016.
Etling goes deep
Senior quarterback Danny Etling completed eight passes for 227 yards and one touchdown.
Five of Etling’s completions were of 25 yards or more, including a 36 yard touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Drake Davis.
Etling said after the game that the plan was to attack Chattanooga down field. Etling connected with Chark on two passes for 46 and 48 yards.