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So ... what's up with Kayshon Boutte and Malik Nabers' Instagram accounts? After the loss, Boutte deleted every post from his Instagram page and – perhaps more ...

Koki Riley covers LSU sports for The Daily Advertiser and the USA TODAY Sports South Region. And ever since Kelly "threw a shot across his bow" before the start of spring practices, his relationship with his new coach has been under a microscope. They also only made four tackles for loss and couldn't get off the field on third down, surrendering conversions on 11-of-17 attempts. Nabers, who muffed two punts on Sunday, also removed all of his posts but still had LSU football mentioned in his bio and him in a Tigers jersey as a profile photo. It wasn't a bad performance. But the same cannot be said for Boutte.

Seminoles' offensive attack too much for Tigers, offensive line woes plague Tigers.

It was hard to expect perfection in Game 1 of the Kelly era. With a fresh faced coaching staff and virtually an entirely new defense, it was expected to have hiccups. A group that struggled seemingly all Sunday night now needed to come through in the biggest moment of the game. Where he really opened the eyes of Tiger fans was his ability on the ground. The Arizona State transfer went 14-for-18 with 138 yards and two touchdowns in the final frame. Dropping a pair of beautiful touchdown passes to pad the Seminoles’ lead, it just wasn’t LSU’s night. Seemingly making something out of nothing on every play, it was an impressive game for the signal-caller. Converting on a field goal on the first possession, it was all downhill from there. With two minutes remaining and 99 yards separating LSU from forcing extra football, the unthinkable happened. On their first possession of the game, LSU saw All-American candidate Maason Smith go down with an injury and not return. It wasn’t quite the debut Brian Kelly anticipated Sunday night in the Caesars SuperDome. We didn’t expect many of the mistakes we had today.”

Coming off a dramatic season-opening loss, LSU just got more bad news as defensive tackle Maason Smith tore the ACL in his left knee and will miss the ...

[Bookmark](https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq) [Kayshon Boutte removes LSU mentions from Instagram page](https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/ncaa-football/kayshon-boutte-lsu-instagram-page) [LSU vs. Rivals named him the No.

End of game, clock 0:00. RAMOS, Damian PAT kick attempt blocked, blocked by BROWN, Shyheim. [NHSG] DANIELS, Jayden pass up the middle complete for 2 ...

Star LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee Sunday against Florida State, ...

It's a significant loss for the 0-1 Tigers. [Mekhi Wingo](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4586333/mekhi-wingo) likely will replace him. [LSU](/college-football/team/_/id/99/lsu-tigers) defensive tackle [Maason Smith](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4431567/maason-smith) will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during the team's season-opening loss to Florida State on Sunday, sources confirmed to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.

LSU coach Brian Kelly made waves in the offseason when he made his first appearance in front of Tigers fans at halftime of the school's men's basketball ...

It’s back to the drawing board for Kelly and LSU, who looked every but the part of a team that will struggle in a loaded SEC West this season. [won a 24–23](https://www.si.com/college/2022/09/05/florida-state-beats-lsu-in-thriller-spoiling-brian-kellys-tigers-debut) thriller in the Caesar’s Superdome. [fake Southern accent ](https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/01/05/brian-kelly-accent-lsu-explanation-texas-bowl-kansas-state)in his first speech to the LSU faithful, was repeatedly mocked for the rest of the offseason after leaving Notre Dame and signing a 10-year contract with LSU worth over $100 million.

Needing only to set up a game-clinching field goal, the Seminoles fumbled at the one-yard line on third down to give the Tigers some hope trailing 24-17 with 1: ...

“Certainly, mistake after mistake after mistake for us and particularly in the first half. Tatum Bethune showed in his second game with FSU the instinctive play that makes him so effective and his seven solo tackles were second among FSU defenders. While LSU’s transfer quarterback Jayden Daniels amassed 209 yards through the air and rushed for 114, Florida State’s defense was outstanding most of the game. The Noles led 17-3 with 4:17 left in the third quarter when Travis found Ontaira Wilson, who would lead FSU with seven catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns, with an over-the-shoulder touchdown pass. The Seminoles were 11 of 17 on third down for the game including 6 of 9 in the first half where precision passes carved up the vaunted Tiger defense. But Florida State’s Shyheim Brown knifed through the left side of the Tiger line to deflect the game-tying extra point and send the FSU sidelines into euphoria.

LSU football defensive tackle Maason Smith has torn his ACL and safety Joe Foucha has been suspended for four games, accoridng to reports.

Koki Riley covers LSU sports for The Daily Advertiser and the USA TODAY Sports South Region. Foucha did not appear in Sunday's game as safeties Major Burns and Jay Ward shared the load at safety instead. He then exited the game and had a slight limp to the locker room before coming back onto the field on crutches.

The Tigers and Seminoles are set for a marquee showdown on Sunday night in Week 1.

[Duquesne](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/DUQ/duquesne-dukes/), it looked like the Seminoles' run game could be a strength in 2022. Though LSU will have an advantage in fan representation, playing in the Superdome won't be nearly as intimidating for the Seminoles as playing a night game at Tiger Stadium. could finally be in line for a showcase role in the LSU offense this season after playing behind stars such as Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ty Davis-Price in 2019 and 2020 before missing all of last season due to an academic suspension. Cain ran for 806 yards and 12 touchdowns on 193 carries in three seasons at Penn State, while Goodwin carried 16 times for 65 yards as a freshman for LSU in 2021. FSU's game of experience: Florida State didn't have to reveal many of its schematic intricacies in a 47-7 win over Duquense last week, but the Seminoles at least gave the Tigers some film to watch. After posting a respectable 177.8 yards per game on the ground last season, the Seminoles bid farewell to leading rusher Jashaun Corbin. Kelly's track record of playing more than one quarterback over the course of a season suggests that both could get a chance to play early in the season. Kelly's Notre Dame team finished 11-1, and Kelly left before the Fiesta Bowl to take over an LSU program in need of a reboot. Though the teams haven't met in over three decades, the coaches should be familiar with each other from a memorable game played on the opening weekend of last season The advantage for us is we haven't played, so it doesn't help us to give up any of our cards in that sense. While the Tigers and Seminoles are recognized as traditional powerhouse in the sport, both are coming off losing seasons and needing the jolt that a Week 1 victory over a name-brand opponent can provide. Kelly's Notre Dame squad outlasted the Seminoles 41-38 in an overtime thriller -- also played on Sunday -- to open the 2021 campaign.

Brian Kelly gets his start at LSU with a primetime game vs. the Seminoles. Follow along live as The Sporting News provides updates to the Week 1 matchup:

Florida State is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. 7:43 p.m.: LSU wins the toss and elects to receive. 8:18 p.m.: Again Travis gets the key completion on third down, this time finding Mycah Pittman for a 6-yard gain on third-and-4. 8:33 p.m.: Now it's on LSU to answer back. 8:38 p.m.: Daniels didn't like what he saw and scrambled for the first down. 8:39 p.m.: Daniels to Jaray Jenkins for a first down to the FSU 11. Strong stand by the LSU defense. FSU gets a new set of downs at the LSU 39. That'll go down as a 24-yard gain to the LSU 20. Seminoles get their 16th first down, this one at the LSU 33. LSU brings the house, leaving Ontaria Wilson one-on-one with Jarrick Bernard-Converse. The targeting is under review.

Jordan Travis, Lawrance Toafili and the Florida State Seminoles head to New Orleans to take on LSU in a Sunday night college football clash.

Omarion Cooper, Johnny Wilson among players dressed out] [Cornerback Omarion Wilson and receiver Johnny Wilson are among the players dressed out. LSU leaves first quarter with 3-0 lead over FSU] [LSU heads into the second quarter with a 3-0 lead.] [FSU managed to overcome a disastrous start to the game. One play later, and LSU had the ball at the FSU 25-yard line.] FSU heads into halftime with a 7-3 advantage over LSU] [FSU had quite the trick play to take a 7-3 lead over LSU.] [Quarterback Jordan Travis connected with wide receiver Ontaria Wilson on a 39-yard touchdown pass with 13:00 left in the second quarter. Quarterback Jordan Travis looked decisive and helped the Seminoles convert four of their first five third-down opportunities. Tight end Wyatt Rector later recovered a muffed punt by LSU on the opponent 16-yard line. The play started with Travis handing the ball off to running back Treshaun Ward, who tossed it to wide receiver Mycah Pittman on a reverse. Travis completed 9 of 15 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown and leads FSU in rushing with 26 yards on five carries.] Then Pittman pitched the ball back to Travis.] [The Seminoles were on the money on third down in the first half, converting 6 of 9 such opportunities. Running back Noah Cain barreled through the end zone on a fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line to cap that 11-play, 82-yard drive. Wilson also impressed on the play, bringing in the pass with one hand. Karels](https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2022/08/28/fsu-football-seminoles-have-something-special-running-back-trio-trey-benson-treshaun-ward-toafili/7924535001/) [ 11:15 p.m.

NoleGameday is on-site to provide live updates throughout the Seminoles' battle with LSU in the Caesars Superdome.

First and goal for the Seminoles. [What's next for the Florida State Seminoles? — Travis goes for Ontaria Wilson down the sideline. LSU is at the Florida State 46 with 24 seconds left. — Akeem Dent makes the stop just outside of the end zone. Third and four coming up after the break for the Seminoles. Florida State takes over at the LSU 16. — Travis hits Deuce Spann right at the first-down marker. — Daniels rolls out to his left and scrambles for nearly 25 yards. — Bad snap from Garrett Dellinger and Daniels chooses to just fall on it. The Florida State Seminoles are set for a primetime matchup with the LSU Tigers inside of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This is a game that has the potential to set the course of the season for the Seminoles and Tigers.

Harold Perkins has yet to play his first game as an LSU Tiger, but he's already made a change. The former 5-star recruit has a new jersey number.

40 (was No. Former 5-star LB Harold Perkins is now No. Perkins was sporting No.

Here's everything you need to know as LSU and Florida State face off for the first time since 1991.

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The Seminoles needed a signature win for coach Mike Norvell, and they got it on Sunday night.

Down 24–23 and needing an extra point to send the game to overtime, Florida State’s front once again powered through the LSU offensive line, As mentioned, Nabers muffed two punts on the night, while the Tigers also had a first half field goal attempt blocked. Daniels found tight end Mason Taylor on a crossing route with less than 10 seconds to play. After all, Florida State led 24–17 and took over on offense at the LSU 8-yard-line. Quarterback Jayden Daniels picked apart the Florida State defense, as LSU methodically worked its way up the field. Now is probably a good time to mention the special teams play of LSU, though.

A blocked extra point attempt halted LSU's fourth-quarter comeback and sent the Tigers to an 0-1 start under new coach Brian Kelly, as Florida State hung on ...

[Jaray Jenkins](http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4362650/jaray-jenkins), before the blocked extra point. "What we learned is we've got to coach better," Kelly said. "We've got to have our kids coached in a manner where they're ready. He finished second on the team in rushing with 31 yards on eight carries. The former Freshman All-SEC selection returned to the sideline after halftime wearing a leg brace and was walking with the assistance of crutches. "The reality is we've got some learning to do," he added. "Their front is very good," Kelly said. [Maason Smith](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4431567/maason-smith), to a [knee injury](/college-football/story/_/id/34526393/lsu-tigers-dt-maason-smith-ruled-vs-fsu-due-lower-leg-injury). "I wouldn't read too much into it. "And, you know, obviously more mistakes in the second half." They also failed to field a pair of punts, both of which the Seminoles recovered. I think he learned tonight that he's just got to let the game come to him."

The Tigers lost 24-23 to Florida State on Sunday night after they had two kicks blocked and dropped two points. The final blocked kick came on a game-tying ...

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An excessive celebration may cost your team 15 yards. It might also cost yourself an injury. Injuries in football are a relatively common occurrence, ...

The sophomore was a five-star recruit of LSU. LSU has yet to provide an injury update for Smith, however he did return to the sidelines using crutches and in street clothes. Smith would make his way off the field slowly, with the aid of training stuff, and later would work his way down the LSU tunnel to the locker room.

The questions around the Florida State football program aren't going away. Here are five takeaways from the Seminoles big win over LSU in New Orleans.

Wilson led the team with seven receptions for 102 yards and a TD. The constant pressure from the defensive line caused Jayden Daniels to run for his life all game and he never established himself in the pocket. Part of the reason Boutte could never get going is because of the defensive line. "I saw him stay in the pocket for the whole game. At the end of the day, that's a great football team, a great defense. Wilson made a spectacular one-handed catch, but the play showed the toughness FSU showed all game. On the play, Travis was hit by Ali Gaye on what was correctly deemed a targeting call. Earlier in the game it was Wyatt Rector who recovered a muffed punt to put FSU in prime scoring position. I told the guys throughout the course of the week, you never know when that moment is going to show up. The special teams unit for LSU also struggled. You know, the passion which they played with, just the effort, the physicality, I thought we dominated the game for the majority of it. But the one thing that happened on the last play is what we absolutely needed."

It may have been a slow start, but some loyal LSU fans are gearing up for a busy football season.

It’s got tradition, majesty, the sport, the fun, the excitement. “It’s got everything. Greg miller and his wife are excited to fill the stands this year in Tiger Stadium, and plan to never miss a game.