

If you are a slight fan of college football, you may hear about the rivalry between the LSU Tigers and USC Trojans. Fans are awaiting to see their rivalry this year on Sunday night, but an unpleasant incident happened to LSU in the first phase of the game.
You may be curious to know what happened exactly with one of the greatest teams in CFB. Let me tell you that it was not expected by fans from a star athlete like Kyren Lacy. Now, delve deep into the entire incident of that big day.
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Kyren Lacy’s unusual celebration
The spotlight is on No. 13 LSU and No. 23 USC as they go head-to-head at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday night, attracting all eyes in college football. Not to surprise, Kyren Lacy, LSU wide receiver, scored a touchdown in the first half of that game along with five catches for 60 yards. Despite such performance unfortunately, after that TD, Lacy was flagged for his unsportsmanlike conduct because he pretended to shoot the USC defensive back whom he beat. Although the LSU head coach was not happy about this decision, many agreed with this decision of the referees.
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USA Today via Reuters
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general overall view of helmets at the line of scrimmage as LSU Tigers offensive lineman DJ Chester (79) snaps the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
However, the replay showed that Lacy repeated the peculiar celebration on the bench showing one of his teammates. Although what he did for the first time may be out of happiness; that was obviously over the line and won’t be tolerated. For such misconduct, the team has to suffer even after leading the game in the first half of that day. Let’s concentrate on the consequences.
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Scenes after the game
CFB players are allowed to celebrate their win on the field, but because of Lacy, the entire team of LSU could not celebrate their first touchdown on that big day. Even the team lost their game against USC with a record of 20-27. After this incident, the team made it very clear that LSU can’t afford another big penalty from its star wide receiver moving forward.
On this note, Brian Kelly, LSU coach, said.”I think this is the first time since I’ve been here that I’m pretty angry at our football team,“. However, the team did not leave hope, and they are preparing for their next college football face-off. This time players need to be more concise about penalties as it can lead them towards another loss for this year which is not acceptable by the team.
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