Stephen A. Smith blasts LSU's special teams after loss to FSU

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Stephen A. Smith on LSU: 'That might be the worst performance by a special teams unit in college football history'

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 9/5/22

Sunday night's Florida St. vs. LSU game ended in chaotic fashion, as a blocked extra point with no time left on the clock in regulation gave the Seminoles a 24-23 victory. Former Florida St. (and NFL) quarterback E.J. Manuel was among those who were jubilant in the aftermath of the finish.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, meanwhile, expressed his shock with the collapse by the Tigers' special teams unit on Monday morning's edition of "First Take."

.@stephenasmith sounds off on LSU's loss to FSU

"That might be the worse performance by a special teams unit in college football history." pic.twitter.com/y8Z93ir8Gu
— First Take (@FirstTake) September 5, 2022

As noted by Smith, LSU sophomore wide receiver Malik Nabers had a particularly rough game on special teams. Though Nabers posted five receptions for 34 yards and added two kickoff returns for 31 yards, he fumbled on both of his punt returns.

The Tigers will host Southern University at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Seminoles will look to improve to 3-0 when they travel to face Louisville at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 16.

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