Had Fournette gone to the right he would probably have scored. The LSU defense also looked good aside from letting Mississippi State … "He's one of the most ball-secure runners that I've ever had," LSU coach Les Miles said afterward. He played college football at LSU, and was drafted by the Jaguars with the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.. Leonard Joseph Fournette III (born January 18, 1995) is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). The momentum led to another TD moments later after the Bulldogs recovered the ensuing onsides kick.Usually a fumble means a demotion and two could mean sitting out a game. He was jawing with defenders from the start, presumably for them trying to rough him up. Leonard Fournette set career records for carries, yardage and touchdowns in a game against Mississippi State.Robbed of an opening warmup game by weather the week before, LSU went the sensible, conservative route against Mississippi State and gave the ball to running back Leonard Fournette -- a lot.His career high 28 carries produced a career high 159 yards and produced all of the points in a 21-19 victory. And Oklahoma State’s Chuba Hubbard, Clemson’s Travis Etienne, Alabama’s Najee Harris and Mississippi State’s Kylin Hill lead a promising group of college backs. Derrius Guice carried five times and wide receiver D.J. "Fournette was feeling the burden. Again, it was Gordon getting the downfield block to get the last man with a shot.
The Jacksonville Jaguars released Leonard Fournette on Monday, prompting speculation about where the former first-round NFL draft pick could next play in … Considering there’s just 10 days until the start of the 2020 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ release of running back Leonard Fournette certainly came as a surprise. He would up with 28 carries, three on LSU's last two drives when the Tigers were hanging on by a field goal.So much for lessening the load on Fournette, who was coming off an ankle injury and a 2015 season with 300 carries. STARKVILLE, Miss. Fournette… He showed his usual power, but also more agility, better footwork, a couple of new spin moves and a better burst that probably comes from being lighter and in better shape.DB Kendrick Market sprinted over from the right and Fournette made an inside cut that left him sliding helplessly by.
On fourth-and-1, Fournette appeared to have a first down when Harris forced a fumble recovered by Foster Moreau. It was not quite the triumphant return to the field Fournette and the LSU faithful hoped for. They were his first two TDs of the season.It's also worth noting that Fournette was operating behind an ever-changing offensive line.
Leonard Fournette had a bittersweet return to the field vs. Mississippi State
He went for 14 yards on the next play.His first half was stellar. But his two fumbles in the second half opened the door for a Mississippi State comeback. "Miles said Fournette was not limited coming into the game, although he did point out Fournette didn't get as much work in fall camp because of the original ankle injury on Aug. 16. It was the Leonard Fournette show as he had 28 carries for 159 yards and three touchdowns.
FOURNETTE.CLOSE.jpg Leonard Fournette set career records for carries, yardage and touchdowns in a game against Mississippi State. "Certainly we got to fix those turnovers, but we're getting him back in shape and we're investing in what will be a very talented back and everybody knows that is Leonard has good ball security. He had a chance to lower his shoulder and pile drive defensive back Jamoral Graham near the sidelines but simply stepped out of bounds.Fournette had been strong otherwise and especially on the drive prior to the fourth-down fumble. The ball was spotted short after officials looked at a replay.This time Mississippi State cashed in. LSU began at its 7-yard line and then at its 1.The Tigers were moving again and trying to put the Bulldogs away. "True, that. We just got to make sure that we bring it to the forefront."
The safety in the next gap made a diving try but Fournette's legs powered through the attempted arm tackle. Safety Kivon Coman went low on Fournette at the 5-yard line but in another display of great athleticism, Fournette drove through his tackle, stretched his body, planted his right hand on the ground and with his left stretched the ball across the goal line. On his first touchdown, he carried Mississippi State linebacker Leo Lewis into the end zone for a 5-yard score. 15 LSU over Mississippi State 21-19 on Saturday night. "He fought hard and played like Leonard Fournette. On third-and-8 from the 3, he powered through several tacklers to get a first down by inches. It was his 17th career 100-yard game and gives him 285 yards on 51 carries for the season. Fournette, meanwhile, is trying to clear the air. (AP) — Leonard Fournette ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. "Yeah, we were, we talked about a pitch count," Miles said, crossing over to baseball to describe doing out his carries.