There must be something in the water.
For the second week in a row, LSU’s dominating defense will face a backup quarterback facing his first start of the season.
While the No. 1 Tigers (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) took advantage of Florida’s backup last weekend in a 41-11 rout, LSU coach Les Miles says Tennessee’s Matt Simms will provide a challenge.
“Simms played very well a year ago against us in our stadium,” Miles said. “We understand that they’re still very capable no matter who they play at would.”
The game will be a homecoming for LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis, who played football at Tennessee from 1976 to 1978 and also began his coaching career with the Volunteers in 1979 before returning in 1989 as an assistant.
Chavis served as defensive coordinator for the Tennessee from 1995 to 2008 before taking the same position at LSU.
“Certainly he’s maintained relationships back there and roots for them when they’re not playing LSU,” Miles said. “He’ll want to represent his past by being an excellent defensive coordinator against Tennessee this coming shoulders.”
This weekend will serve as the first road test for the Tigers while ranked the No. 1 team this season.
 
 
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