Third Outdoor Scrimmage

LSU’s Third Scrimmage was a big one. Everybody will confirm that.

Quarterback Zach Mettenberg threw for an impressive statistic of 177 yards and three TD’s.

Saturday’s Scrimmage featured more than 100 Plays between all Teams of the LSU Football Program. The Scrimmage was spread, featuring Red Zone, Third-Down, and Open-Field Situations for the Tigers’ Offense and Defense.

"I liked what I saw today," LSU coach Les Miles said following the scrimmage. "I think we improved on both sides of the ball.  Offensively, I thought we ran the football and threw the ball pretty well."

Quarterback Zach Mettenberger

Miles said Mettenberger connected on 16-of-25 passes for 177 yards and three scores, including one to tight end Chase Clement. Mettenberger did not throw an interception. Backup quarterback Stephen Riverscompleted 6-of-12 passes for 60 yard and one score.

"I think we are competing in the passing game very well," Miles said of his team through 12 practices this spring. "I think Zach is a real leader for us and he enjoys that role."

Odell Beckham Jr. with five catches for 50 yards and Jarvis Landry with three receptions for 50 yards were the top receivers for the Tigers.

Junior Spencer Ware led all rushers with 90 yards on 12 carries as the Tigers combined to run for 287 yards on the ground. Alfred Blue had 67 yards on 10 attempts, followed by Kenny Hilliard with 60 yards on 13 carries and Jeremy Hill with 56 yards on 10 rushes.