Every LSU fan was more than disappointed after the Tigers’ overtime loss in Lexington to Kentucky last week.
Lane Kiffin’s team followed that loss up with a nice win at home Saturday.
No. 22 LSU (5-2, 2-2) dominates No. 16 Mississippi State (4-1, 2-2) 31-0 in the 118th meeting between the two programs.
This is LSU’s first shutout win in the SEC since 2007 when they ironically beat Mississippi State 45-0 in Starkville.
LSU Quarterback Sam Leavitt gets some revenge against Mississippi State.
He didn’t have the greatest stats against the Bulldogs when he was the quarterback at Arizona State.
In two games, Leavitt was 20-44 for 151 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions.
He made up for it in this game.
Leavitt had his best game as an LSU quarterback in this blowout win.
He finished 31-38 for 289 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.
He connected on passes to nine different Tigers.
The leading receiver was Jackson Harris, who had six catches for 85 yards and 2 touchdowns, but left the game in the third quarter with an injury.
Running back Dilin Jones led the team in rushing with 84 yards.
Jones also had 8 receptions for 58 yards.
The Bulldogs came into the game without starting quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back and Fluff Bothwell.
Both guys were dealing with injuries.
Former walk-on Billy Puckett got the start at quarterback and struggled in his first career start.
Puckett went 16-26 for 121 yards 0 touchdowns and 1 interception.
He was also sacked three times.
The LSU defense was fantastic on fourth down in this game as State went 0-5.
The Tigers have now won 22 of the last 25 games over the Bulldogs.
LSU hits the road next week to face Auburn at 11 a.m.
The Tigers will be looking for their first road win since beating Clemson 17-10 last season in the opener on Aug. 30.
Their last road win in the SEC came back Oct. 19, 2024, winning at Arkansas 23-22.
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