LSU Tigers Spring Game 2015 Preview: Five things to watch

Sep 20, 2014; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Malachi Dupre (15) runs after a catch against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

2. Can the Young Receivers Help their Quarterback?

A strong passing game requires a strong receivers corps. And, LSU has a veritable youth movement at wide receiver heading into 2015: three of the four wideouts in the rotation are sophomores, with junior Travin Dural the elder statesman of the group.

This group struggled in 2014 – Dural’s 718 receiving yards led all receivers – and must improve in 2015. But, considering the best receivers were underclassmen they should take giant leaps this season.

Sophomore Malachi Dupre is an interesting story to watch. Dupre was another in-state and five-star recruit in LSU’s 2014 class, but injuries and poor quarterback limited his numbers and he finished with 14 receptions for 318 yards and five touchdowns.

Receivers usually make a jump in performance in their second season and if he can stay healthy and get average play from the quarterback should be able to put up monster numbers. Likewise for sophomore Trey Quinn; if LSU’s passing game is to improve, the sophomore must make a big step and help move the chains for a struggling passing game.

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