- ABC News
- October 4, 2021
LSU coach Ed Orgeron said the responsibility for his football team's performance during a loss to Auburn on Saturday rests with him. The 24-19 loss dropped the Tigers to 3-2 on the season. "Ultimately I'm responsible for the performance of the team," Orgeron told reporters on Monday. "I always will be responsible." Orgeron has faced increasing criticism of late. LSU went undefeated and won the national championship in 2019. Since then, the Tigers are just two games above .500. The offense has been a particular point of concern with it being suggested that new offensive coordinator Jake Peetz has not been calling plays quickly enough or trying to change the play at the last second. Orgeron said the key moving forward will be to simplify the offense. "Jake is trying to do a tremendous job," Orgeron said. "I believe in him. There are just a few things we need to get fixed." He added, "We just need to settle down. Mostly just call the play and let them go and not...