3 takeaways from Jayden Daniels’ latest Heisman statement with 8 TDs vs. Georgia State
By Keith Farner
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LSU poured it on Georgia State in dominant fashion for a 56-14 victory, and the only debate came after LSU built a 38-14 lead at halftime was Jayden Daniels’ Heisman Trophy chances.
Coming into Saturday, Daniels already was in the mix, widely believed to be in the top 3 of the Heisman race. Daniels came into Saturday leading the nation in total offense (408.2 yards per game), TDs passing (30) and yards rushing by a QB (914). He’s No. 2 nationally in TDs responsible for (38) and yards passing per game (316.4).
Here are our takeaways:
Jayden Heisman
Jayden Daniels needed just a half to turn heads once again, and the LSU quarterback finished 25-for-30 passing for 413 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also added 10 carries for 96 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Jayden Daniels
22-26. 349. 5 TDs
10 carries 96 yards. 2 TDs
445 total offense and 7 TDs
We seriously still debating this ?
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Defense criticized early
LSU gave up 245 yards in the first half as Georgia State was 3-for-6 on 3rd down conversions. The Panthers put up 6.4 yards per play. Georgia State scored touchdowns on 2 of its first 3 drives, and that brought out the critics.
Georgia State finished with a 5-for-12 performance on 3rd down, and 365 total yards. The Panthers had 17 first downs for the game, and had a 35:21 time of possession.
Malik Nabers builds case for Biletnikoff
Malik Nabers, like Daniels with the Heisman, only added to his case for the Biletnikoff Award, which goes to the nation’s top receiver. The semifinalists for the award are scheduled to be announced Nov. 20. Nabers hauled in 8 catches on 9 targets for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Coming into Saturday, Nabers has been Daniels’ top target with 72 receptions for 1,284 yards and 10 TDs. Nabers’ yardage total leads the nation and his TD total trails teammate Brian Thomas, whose 13 TDs rank first nationally. Thomas also caught another TD.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
