The LSU offense wasn't perfect last season, but few teams in the nation were as good on third down.

The Tigers converted on 49.2% of their third-down attempts in 2024, which was the best rate in the Southeastern Conference and the sixth-best in the country. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier consistently made tight-window throws, and his receivers got open despite facing muddied coverages on third and long.

But this season, LSU has struggled turning third downs into first downs. In three games against Power Four opponents — Florida, Clemson and Ole Miss — LSU has converted on 10 of 36 third-down attempts, a 27.8% conversion rate.

"We've been a really good third-down team. We have to be better on third down," LSU coach Brian Kelly said after the Tigers' loss to Ole Miss. "And that's n

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