After two straight shutout wins, LSU football coach Les Miles said at his weekly news conference that the Tigers are ready to begin their conference schedule
LSU (3-0) opens its Southeastern Conference play against Mississippi State (3-0) on Saturday. Among Miles’ chief concerns in the game is junior quarterback Dak Prescott, who has accounted for 72 total points this season. Prescott has nine passing touchdowns, two rushing scores and a receiving touchdown.
Miles explained the challenges Prescott will present for the defense and how LSU can negate the big-play ability of the scrambling quarterback.
“[Prescott is] strong. [He’s] a guy that stands back in the pocket, knows what he’s looking at, makes the throws and has the ability to pull it down,” Miles said. “He runs with strength. He carves through the ground very quickly, and when you go to tackle him, you better hit him hard. You better take him off his feet because he’s just a big, physical kid.”
LSU’s 8 points allowed per game ranks No. 2 nationally. With the defense playing at a high level, Miles said the amount of playing time for underclassmen has been valuable not only for gaining experience, but also conserving starters.
Offensively, when informed about LSU’s current three-to-one run-to-pass ratio, Miles explained the team strives for balance on the offensive end.
“I think we’re fortunate to have the ability to do both,” said Miles. “We choose to be balanced when we can and when we should, and should we take the lead or should the run become more important, then we will certainly press that advantage.”
Miles will face off against Mississippi State for the 10th time during his tenure as LSU’s coach. Although he is undefeated against the Bulldogs, Miles said he doesn’t take this Western Division game for granted, calling the Bulldogs a talented team with solid players at multiple positions on both sides of the ball.
Miles said he expects a more energetic stadium for this game not only because this is the opening SEC contest, but also because both teams enter Saturday night with unblemished records.
“A team that prides itself on improving, recognizing the need to by seeing opponents’ film, you look at Mississippi State, they call to you play [your] best,” Miles said. “We’re going to have to earn the victory, and we recognize that.”
When asked about the five SEC West teams ranked in the top 10 in the latest polls, Miles discussed the competitiveness the division perennially exercises and how fortunate he is to be a part of it.
“[In the West], you will play the best. Honestly, if you came to LSU, that’s why you came here, because you wanted to play the best,” said Miles. “If you enjoy competition, you enjoy this division. The competition is great.”
After two straight shutout wins, LSU coach Les Miles said the Tigers were ready to begin their conference schedule at his weekly press conference.
LSU (3-0) opens its Southeastern Conference play against Mississippi State (3-0) on Saturday. Among Miles’ chief concerns in the game is junior quarterback Dak Prescott, who has accounted for 72 total points this season. Prescott has nine passing touchdowns, two rushing scores and a receiving touchdown.
Miles explained the challenges Prescott will present for the defense and how LSU can negate the big-play ability of the scrambling quarterback.
“[Prescott is] strong, [he’s] a guy that stands back in the pocket, knows what he’s looking at, makes the throws and has the ability to pull it down,” Miles said. “He runs with strength. He carves through the ground very quickly and when you go to tackle him, you better hit him hard. You better take him off his feet because he’s just a big, physical kid.”
LSU’s 8 points allowed per game ranks No. 2 nationally. With the defense playing at a high level, Miles said the amount of playing time for underclassmen has been valuable for not only gaining experience, but also conserving starters.
Offensively, when informed about the current three-to-one run-to-pass ratio LSU has, Miles explained the team strives for balance on the offensive end.
“I think we’re fortunate to have the ability to do both,” said Miles. “We choose to be balanced when we can and when we should, and should we take the lead or should the run become more important, then we will certainly press that advantage.”
Miles will face off against Mississippi State for the 10th time during his tenure as LSU’s coach. Although he is undefeated against the Bulldogs, Miles said that he doesn’t take this Western Division game for granted, calling the Bulldogs a talented team with solid players multiple positions on both sides of the ball.
Miles said that he expects a more energetic stadium for this game not only because this is the opening SEC contest, but also both teams enter Saturday night with unblemished records.
“A team that prides itself on improving, recognizing the need to by seeing opponents’ film, you look at Mississippi State, they call to you play [your] best,” Miles said. “ We’re going to have to earn the victory, and we recognize that.”
When asked about the five SEC West teams ranked Top-10 in the latest polls, Miles expressed the competitiveness the division perennially exercises and how fortunate he is to be a part of it.
“[In the West], you will play the best. Honestly, if you came to LSU, that’s why you came here, because you wanted to play the best,” said Miles. “If you enjoy competition, you enjoy this division. The competition is great.”