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LSU Defense Faces Mobile QB Threat
2 Jul
Summary
- LSU's defense struggles against mobile quarterbacks.
- Alabama boasts dual-threat QBs for the upcoming game.
- Past games show mobile QBs' impact on LSU's defense.
LSU's defense, a consistent strength in recent years, still grapples with mobile quarterbacks, a weakness exploited in previous losses. Despite offensive overhauls, this defensive Achilles' heel remains a concern heading into the 2026 season.
Alabama presents a dual threat with a quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack, both capable runners. Last season, mobile quarterbacks Jalen Milroe and Marcel Reed caused significant damage against LSU. Milroe’s 185 rushing yards and four touchdowns, and Reed’s combined 170 yards and five touchdowns across two games, underscore this defensive challenge.
While LSU held Alabama to 20 points in their last meeting, this was against a pocket-passer. This year, Alabama's ability to scramble could stress LSU's linebackers, led by Whit Weeks. A prolonged battle against a mobile quarterback could exhaust the defense, opening opportunities for Alabama's passing game and potentially leading to an LSU loss at home.
