LSU redshirt junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger will make the biggest start of his career Saturday night when the Tigers host top-ranked Alabama.For LSU to upset top-ranked Alabama this Saturday night in Baton Rouge, Tigers quarterback Zach Mettenberger knows he has to contribute significantly.
“I have to make a lot of plays for us to win,” Mettenberger said. “We’re going to have to be very efficient in the passing game to create some big plays. Hopefully we can go out there and execute better than we have in the past.
“The opportunities are going to be there.”
The biggest concern for the No. 5 Tigers is how their first-year starting quarterback will hold up, especially if Alabama adds to its 104-3 first-quarter scoring advantage this season. The Crimson Tide lead the Southeastern Conference by scoring on 53.6 percent of their possessions (52 of 97), while the Tigers are tied for eighth at 37.9 percent (39 of 103).
LSU is just 106th nationally in passing offense with 177.4 yards a game and is averaging less than one touchdown pass per contest.