Corey Barber Jr. vs. Kentucky: Did LSU Find Another Starting-Caliber Receiver?
Corey Barber Jr. caught all seven of his targets for 83 yards and two touchdowns against McNeese. He led LSU in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, and both scores came before halftime while Sam Leavitt was still directing the primary offense.
TigerHype Staff take: One huge night against McNeese shouldn't automatically rewrite the receiver depth chart. But seven catches on seven targets — including two red-zone touchdowns — is exactly how a young receiver forces the coaching staff to give him another look. Kentucky is where we find out whether Barber's role was a one-game opportunity or the beginning of something.
How many targets should Corey Barber get at Kentucky? Has he earned a real place in the weekly rotation, or do you need to see him do it against SEC coverage first?
TigerHype article:
Corey Barber Jr. Turned Seven Targets Into LSU’s Breakout Receiving Night