The LSU Tigers were struggling defensively and stood 7-3 in the regular season. However, the squad has made an incredible comeback in the game against the Florida Gators.
LSU Tiger’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels, has made history by becoming the first player in FBS history to achieve 350 pass yards and 200 rush yards in a single game. The concluding score of the game was 52-35.
What a night for Jayden Daniels!
🏈1st player in FBS history with 350 pass yards & 200 rush yards in a game
🏈Most yards of total offense in SEC history
🏈Most rush yards by a QB in a single game in LSU history pic.twitter.com/BxP9cx7x8E— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 12, 2023
According to ESPN Stats and Info, “What a night for Jayden Daniels!
1st player in FBS history with 350 pass yards & 200 rush yards in a game
Most yards of total offense in SEC history
Most rush yards by a QB in a single game in LSU history”
Daniels completed 606 yards in total and had five touchdowns in the game. According to AP News, LSU head coach Brian Kelly also shared, “If (Daniels) didn’t win (the Heisman Trophy) tonight he has got to be the leading candidate,”
“Unless the Heisman is just about popularity. If you want to be the most popular then fine, but he is the best player in college football.”
“He did something tonight that no one has ever done. If that doesn’t make you the leading candidate, then maybe the Heisman isn’t really for the best player.”
The quarterback suffered an injury during the game against Alabama and went through the required concussion protocol. For his recovery, Daniels extended his thanks to his teammates.
He expressed, “God created me to be tough and get through stuff quickly,”
“This was my first concussion to get over and I did everything they said I needed to do to play and progress daily. It all worked out.”
“I try to be as patient as I can in the pocket and let plays open up, but when I see a lane open up, I’m going to be decisive and take it.”
Regarding Daniels prominent play, he said, “Usually those guys tire out,”
“Smokey the Bear usually jumps on his back at about 30 yards and lactic acid kicks in and they are gone. (Jayden) kept going. He’s a phenomenal athlete. He’s the best playmaker in the country. I’ve watched them all.
“You can say whatever you want, we are 7-3 and whoever else is undefeated. That doesn’t mean anything. What matters is who is the best player and he is the best player. A night like tonight kind of solidifies that.”
The LSU Tigers will take on Georgia State in the next match, while Florida Gators will take on No. 14 Missouri Tigers.
