It’s no secret LSU’s defense has seen immediate success with defensive coordinator Matt House at the helm. The ability to differentiate schemes, while keeping both superstars Harold Perkins and BJ Ojulari on the field at the same time, has elevated this unit to new heights.

Despite the front four getting most of the credit, it’s the linebackers at the second level that have allowed this LSU defense to hit its stride. Led by Perkins, Micah Baskerville, DeMario Tolan and Greg Penn, we’ve seen this rotation click on all cylinders.
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