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Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to preview the Florida game, discuss Jayden Daniels' status, the rest of the season and ... yes, potential changes within the program.

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Scott and Wilson give their thoughts on what the atmosphere might be like in Tiger Stadium, with a brand-name opponent (Florida), but a feeling of disappointment toward the outcome of LSU's season so far.

The guys also discuss Jayden Daniels' status, what they'd like to see from the LSU defense down the stretch, Florida's offense and what types of personnel changes — with players or assistant coaches — Brian Kelly might make later on.

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3:25-How does LSU get the most of this season?
7:32-How important is it to get to 10 wins?
10:54-An update on Jayden Daniels' status
12:08-Expectations for Garrett Nussmeier
17:30-Moving forward with the LSU defense
27:50-Game-planning for the Florida offense
38:12-Will Brian Kelly be making changes?
43:35-The state of the LSU-Florida series
47:00-Predicting LSU-Florida

Longtime columnist Scott Rabalais and beat reporter Wilson Alexander join sports editor Perryn Keys to sort through LSU's disappointing 42-28 loss to Alabama.

Scott and Wilson take a look at LSU's inabilities to stop the run and get off the field on third down — as well as deficiencies on the front seven that few saw coming at the beginning of this season.

The guys also discuss Jayden Daniels' status in concussion protocol, several crucial penalties against LSU and the targeting no-call on Dallas Turner's hit to Daniels..

Also: In the big picture, is LSU's season thus far a disappointment? In December 2021, when Brian Kelly was hired, would you have considered 6-3 in Year 2 a disappointment?

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0:00-LSU's defensive shortcomings

8:30-What do you make of all this?

15:58-The status of the coaching staff

19:33-Is this season a disappointment?

29:00-Jayden Daniels in concussion protocol

32:58-Garrett Nussmeier and the future

36:46-Targeting or no targeting?

46:26-Daniels still in the Heisman race?

50:50-Malik Nabers' brilliant season

Billy Napier took accountability for last week’s season-opening flop at Utah. But just one game into Year 2 Florida’s coach finds himself facing questions about his play calling, special teams approach and the Gators’ continued mental errors. Week 1 overreaction, perhaps, but Napier is now 6-8 and behind the 8-ball. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark serves as the voice of reason while Edgar can’t help but wonder where this season and program are headed after seeing one too many UF coaches come and go.

• '5-alarm fire on his hands’ (:24)
• Napier on losing (6:20)
• Play calling is predictable (13:30)
• Turning the screws to Napier (18:55)
• Special teams debacle (25:00)
• ‘Things gotta change’ (30:12)
• Positive: Defense (35:39)
• 'Behind the eight ball’ (47:07)
• Jeremy Foley’s Corner (49:26)

Gainesville Sun Gators reporter Kevin Brockway joins the podcast to discuss what the Gators have been working on this spring as they head toward the Orange and Blue game. A new quarterback and revamped defense are just two of the storylines fans will be following. 

This episode of Punt & Pass is presented by Solomon Brothers Jewelers. It is conference championship week in college football! Drew Butler and Aaron Murray are here to get you ready for those games. But first, the guys talk about Billy Napier to Florida and the huge surprise of Lincoln Riley picking USC. Plus, might LSU go with someone who has success in the SEC? We get a recap of the final regular season weekend in college football. Plus, the guys talk College Football Playoff predictions. 

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