Back to the SEC Newsfeed

LSU pass defense must be sharper against Hilltoppers' Brandon Doughty

BATON ROUGE, La. -- LSU’s oddball streak of facing backup quarterbacks in four straight games looks like it will finally end. And not only will it end, the Tigers will next take on one of the nation’s leading passers in Western Kentucky senior Brandon Doughty on Saturday.

“To be honest, their quarterback is an NFL quarterback,” LSU defensive end Lewis Neal said. “He’s a great player.”

Doughty’s pro prospects remain to be seen, but he is unquestionably an excellent college player. A season after passing for 4,830 yards and 49 touchdowns, Doughty once again ranks among the national leaders in numerous statistical categories.