LSU is 'alright, alright, alright,' Texas is not, and more college football Week 2 lessons

Posted Sep 8, 2019
LSU's 45-38 win against Texas in Austin was a statement. The Tigers won a few games last year when no one was expecting it, but it felt more like smoke and mirrors and defense. These guys, though, this offense -- Joe Burrow completed 31 of 39 passes for 471 yards, a whopping 12 yards per pass, with four touchdowns. That hasn't happened since...ever. (ESPN.com)

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