LSU vs. South Carolina: Offensive player projections for Week 3
A key SEC showdown awaits in Columbia this weekend. LSU and South Carolina will get Week 3 underway, and the offensive player projections are out, according to PrizePicks.
The Gamecocks are riding plenty of momentum after a huge win over Kentucky last week. LaNorris Sellers threw for two touchdowns in the effort as South Carolina’s defense dominated en route to the 31-6 victory.
On the LSU side, Garrett Nussmeier has looked the part after taking over as the starting quarterback this season. In last week’s victory over Nicholls State, he threw for 302 yards and six touchdowns as the Tigers cruised past the Colonels, 44-6.
That sets up a key matchup between LSU and South Carolina in Week 3. The game is generating plenty of buzz with College GameDay in attendance, as well.
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LSU and South Carolina are set to square off Saturday at Noon ET. Here are the player projections for both teams, according to PrizePicks.
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Pass Yards: 300.5
Garrett Nussmeier has impressed in his first two games as the starter after Jayden Daniels’ departure. He ranks 14th in the nation with 305 passing yards per game, and his projection for Week 3 is set at 300.5, according to PrizePicks.
LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
Pass Yards: 175.5
INTs: 0.5
Rush Yards: 29.5
Sellers was efficient in last week’s win against Kentucky, completing 10 of 14 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns. He wasn’t much of a factor in the running game, but he had a big game in Week 1 with 22 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown.
Kyren Lacy, WR, LSU
Receiving Yards: 75.5
Receptions: 5.0
One of Nussmeier’s top targets, Kyren Lacy has four touchdowns through two games, including three in last week’s win over Nicholls. He has been a focal point of the offense to start the season, and his projection is set at 75.5 receiving yards against South Carolina, according to PrizePicks.
Raheim ‘Rocket’ Sanders, RB, South Carolina
Rush Yards: 68.5
One of South Carolina’s most notable transfers, Raheim “Rocket” Sanders is proving to be the top guy in the backfield. He leads the Gamecocks with 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and his projection is set at 68.5 for Week 3, per PrizePicks.
Josh Williams, RB, LSU
Rush Yards: 44.5
After John Emery Jr.’s season-ending injury, Josh Williams is now looking to be one of the leaders in the LSU running back room. He ranks second on the roster with 42 yards over two games despite only totaling four carries last week against Nicholls.
Jared Brown, WR, South Carolina
Receiving Yards: 38.5
In last week’s win over Kentucky, Jared Brown led South Carolina with four receptions. He could continue to be a weapon for Sellers, and his projection is set at 38.5 receiving yards against LSU, according to PrizePicks.
Mason Taylor, TE, LSU
Receiving Yards: 43.5
Receptions: 4.0
Considered one of the best tight end prospects in the country, Mason Taylor is playing a strong role in the LSU offense. He still hasn’t reached the end zone, but his 102 receiving yards rank third on the Tigers roster entering Week 3.
Kaleb Jackson, RB, LSU
Rush Yards: 34.5
Another contributor in the LSU running back room, Kaleb Jackson will look to build on his big game against Nicholls. He took a team-high eight carries for 28 yards, and PrizePicks projects his rushing yards at 34.5.
It’s shaping up to be an interesting matchup as LSU and South Carolina kick off a tripleheader on ABC. Kickoff will be at Noon ET.