Around The SEC: LSU Fans React To Lackluster First Quarter vs. Mizzou

LSU fans weren't pleased with the way the Tigers played through the first quarter of Saturday's matchup vs. Mizzou.

LSU football had plenty of hype surrounding it heading into the 2023 season, but the Tigers have only partially lived up to it. 

It's been an interesting year in the SEC in which Georgia looks to be emerging as college football's next dynasty team, but outside of that, there doesn't look to be a true top dog in the SEC.

One of the most interesting parts of the shakeup has been then No. 21-ranked Missouri Tigers making one of the most impressive turnarounds in the SEC this season and LSU being ranked below them currently at No. 23. 

Into the second quarter, Mizzou leads LSU, 15-7. Despite quarterback Jayden Daniels and the offense showing some flashes in this one, the defense has hardly held up its end of the bargain.

Such was the case when the Tigers lost a 55-49 thriller on the road to Ole Miss last week.

Fans and analysts alike have had plenty to say about LSU's performance up to this point as they've taken to social media:

We know the LSU secondary is not good. That's established.

The inability of the front 7 to get any pressure at all is just baffling. Too much talent in that group to do absolutely zero.

— Matt Moscona (@MattMoscona) October 7, 2023

#LSU’s defense has now allowed scores on 17 of its last 20 possessions not cut short by the clock. https://t.co/emhqQM691x

— Preston Guy (@PGuy77) October 7, 2023

LSU is getting Luther Burden’d pic.twitter.com/KGP4YPQVhc

— ¡BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL! (@edsbs) October 7, 2023

It just seems like Mizzou has a receiver wide open every play.

Another TD after an #LSU punt.

— The Jordy Culotta Show (@CulottaShow) October 7, 2023

All the same problems so far for LSU's defense. Missed tackles, soft coverage, not enough pressure. Missouri already has 162 yards and is averaging 10.8 yards per play.

— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) October 7, 2023

#LSU’s defense is ranked as one of the worst in CFB. And it’s showing.

Missouri has made it look very easy so far.

3 drives. 3 TD.

— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) October 7, 2023

I’ve never watched 7 on 7 football but I imagine it looks a lot like watching LSU’s defense play.

— John Hayes (@johhay) October 7, 2023