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Whit Weeks said Blake Baker can install more of LSU's defense because he trusts experienced players to absorb new calls quickly, sometimes using a morning installation at practice two hours later. Princewill Umanmielen said he is comfortable dropping into coverage when asked, supporting greater front-seven versatility.

LSU is emphasizing containment and wrap-up tackling against Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy. Umanmielen described practice work on finishing rushes at the quarterback's upfield shoulder to keep mobile passers in the pocket; Weeks said the defense has increased tackling work for the matchup.

Weeks said LSU's defenders feel fresh after many early-season three-and-outs, but were doing extra bike conditioning after practice to prepare for longer Ole Miss drives. Low early snap counts are not being treated as proof the unit is ready for a sustained workload.

From facing Charlie Weis' offense in camp, Weeks said LSU can run substantially different concepts from the same formations. That variation makes formation-based anticipation unreliable for linebackers; it is a description of offensive disguise, not a newly installed game-specific package.