In first-year as LSU's defensive coordinator and helped turn around a defense that ranked near the bottom of the FBS in 2023 to one that has helped the Tigers win 7 games thus far ... Lost 2 starters in first 3 weeks of season, including All-America linebacker Harold Perkins and LSU has still managed to limit opponents to 24 points and 359 yards per game ... LSU defense has counted on significant playing time from 6 true freshmen.
