Kiffin Rejects Running Clock in LSU's 63-14 Win Over McNeese
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 6
Kiffin Rejects Running Clock in LSU's 63-14 Win Over McNeese
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 6
Summary
35-0 at halftime, LSU was offered a running clock for the second half against McNeese, but Lane Kiffin said no before the Tigers finished a 63-14 rout.
Kiffin said shortening the game is not part of LSU's standard, telling players they should set the program's tempo and physicality regardless of whether first-, second- or third-team units are on the field.
63 points also gave LSU a chance to spread snaps through the roster: starter Sam Leavitt threw 3 touchdown passes, while backups Landen Clark and Husan Longstreet combined for 25 attempts.
Week 5 closed LSU's out-of-conference schedule before a seven-game SEC stretch, with the Tigers heading next to Kentucky after recent injury issues tested their depth.