Has LSU’s passing attack finally arrived?

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The LSU Tigers’ passing attack finally looked like the unit many expected it to be when Lane Kiffin took over in Baton Rouge.

Against No. 23 Texas A&M, the Tigers put together their most complete offensive performance of the season, cruising to a 35-6 victory while quarterback Sam Leavitt delivered his best game through the air.

Leavitt completed 17 of 23 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a 74% completion rate. Both touchdown passes went to Jackson Harris, who exploded for 163 receiving yards on just four catches. 

The biggest development wasn’t just the final numbers. It was the way LSU created explosive plays through the passing game. Something we’ve been waiting for.

Leavitt connected with Harris for touchdowns of 16 and 57 yards, with the second score coming on a fourth-and-1 play that showcased Kiffin’s willingness to attack. Kiffin initially considered punting but ultimately trusted his offense to make a play, and Leavitt delivered. 

That type of aggression is exactly what LSU fans expected when Kiffin arrived.

Through the first three games, however, the passing game had not consistently lived up to those expectations. LSU had struggled to generate the type of explosive production that can make an offense dangerous against elite the top defenses in college football.

Texas A&M provided a completely different picture.

Leavitt repeatedly pushed the ball downfield and found receivers in space. The Tigers finished the night with 506 total yards and controlled the game from beginning to end. 

So, that raises an important question. Has the passing attack finally arrived?

There is certainly reason to believe LSU is moving in that direction.

Leavitt looked more comfortable attacking vertically, Kiffin showed his willingness to take aggressive chances and LSU’s receivers consistently created opportunities downfield.

Still, one dominant performance does not completely erase the questions that existed entering the game.

Leavitt also threw an interception against Texas A&M, his sixth of the season, and LSU will eventually face defenses capable of making those mistakes more costly. 

But as far as overreactions go, LSU fans finally have something legitimate to be excited about.

If Leavitt can continue playing with the aggression he showed against Texas A&M, LSU’s passing attack could look very different over the remainder of the season.

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