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LSU Shuts Out No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0 in Baton Rouge
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Core Event
On Saturday, the No. 22 LSU Tigers defeated the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs 31-0 at Tiger Stadium. LSU’s offense, led by quarterback Sam Leavitt, completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. The defense forced five fourth-down failures and limited the Bulldogs to 121 passing yards, securing the program’s first SEC shutout since 2007.
Season Context and Injuries
LSU entered the game seeking to rebound from a 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky the previous week, which had dropped the Tigers 12 spots in the AP Top 25. Mississippi State was missing its starting quarterback Kamario Taylor—who led the SEC in passing touchdowns and passing yards per game (290.0)—and leading rusher Fluff Bothwell, both sidelined by injuries. Backup quarterback Parker Puckett started for the Bulldogs, completing 16 of 26 passes for 121 yards, throwing one interception, and being sacked three times.
Statistical Highlights
- Passing: Leavitt 31-38, 289 yds, 4 TDs, 0 INT; Puckett 16-26, 121 yds, 1 INT.
- Receiving: Jackson Harris (LSU) 6 receptions for 85 yds, 2 TDs; Anthony Evans III (MSU) 7 receptions for 40 yds.
- Rushing: Dilin Jones (LSU) 18 carries for 84 yds; Kolin Wilson (MSU) 75 yds on the ground.
- Turnovers: LSU forced five fourth-down attempts and recorded one interception; MSU turned the ball over on downs once inside the LSU 2-yard line.
- Total yards: LSU 379, Mississippi State 291.
Official Statements & Responses
He also highlighted the team’s need to win the following week, stating that the players were told they “have to win” after the Kentucky loss.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I’m really happy with our response,” — Lane Kiffin, LSU coach
- “But there ain’t a team in America that has more significant players standing on the sideline than us,” — Lane Kiffin, LSU coach
- “We talked a lot this week about trusting the receivers and allowing them to go make plays,” — Lane Kiffin, LSU coach
Implications for the SEC Race
The victory improved LSU’s record to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play, keeping the Tigers within striking distance of a College Football Playoff berth. The win also marked LSU’s second triumph over a ranked opponent this season. Conversely, Mississippi State fell to 4-2, extending its losing streak against top-20 teams to two games. Both programs now look ahead to their next SEC matchups—LSU travels to Auburn, while Mississippi State hosts Oklahoma.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No substantive discrepancies were identified among the sources regarding the final score, statistical totals, or injury reports. However, detailed information on the exact nature of the injuries to LSU’s Princewill Umanmielen and other sidelined players was not provided.