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LSU Shuts Out Mississippi State 31-0
17 Oct
Summary
- LSU secured its first SEC shutout since 2007.
- Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns.
- Mississippi State's offense struggled without key players.
No. 22 LSU achieved a commanding 31-0 victory over the 16th-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday. This marked LSU's first shutout against an SEC opponent since 2007. Quarterback Sam Leavitt delivered a stellar performance, passing for 289 yards and four touchdowns without any interceptions.
LSU established a commanding three-touchdown lead in the first half, setting the tone for the game. Mississippi State, playing without dynamic quarterback Kamario Taylor and top running back Fluff Bothwell, struggled significantly on offense. Their drives repeatedly stalled, failing on five fourth-down attempts inside LSU territory.
Despite missing key offensive players, Mississippi State's defense kept them in the game longer, but their offense could not find a rhythm. LSU's defense proved formidable, shutting down the Bulldogs completely. Jackson Harris contributed six catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns for LSU before an apparent leg injury sidelined him.
