Paul Finebaum says a loss to South Carolina in Week 3 would be 'shattering' for LSU

LSU finds itself in a situation similar to the one it has been in for the past two seasons. The Tigers suffered a loss in the season opener before bouncing back against a team that was not as competitive. Now, LSU enters conference play and needs a win to help bolster the confidence of this team.

To do that, LSU will have to go on the road and beat the South Carolina Gamecocks The Gamecocks looked round in Week 1 against Old Dominion as they barely squeaked out a victory but last week they went into Lexington, Kentucky, and put a beatdown on the Wildcats.

Paul Finebaum said another loss for the Tigers, especially in this game, would be tough to overcome.

“I think it would be a shattering loss,” Finebaum said, per On3. “I’m a big fan of Brian Kelly but to have two losses by the middle of September would be really hard to handle. LSU fans are great fans but they’re also quick to start asking questions. They would certainly be asking plenty of them.”

Finebaum has a lot of crazy takes, but he makes a solid point. If LSU loses Saturday and drops to 1-2 this season, Tiger fans will have a lot of questions about this team.

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