No. 11 LSU absolutely steamrolled McNeese State on Saturday night, delivering a brutal 63-14 beatdown that felt even more lopsided than the final score suggests. We’re talking a complete blowout, one where head coach Lane Kiffin’s squad went in as 54.5-point favorites and pretty much lived up to every single bit of that hype, and then some.
Offense Looked Like a Cheat Code, Scored in Every Quarter
Right from the jump, the Tigers were out for blood. Safety Tamarcus Cooley snagged an interception early, turning that turnover into a quick 48-yard touchdown drive that put LSU up 7-0 in the first quarter. And you know what? They never looked back. By halftime, it was a ridiculous 35-0. This offense was flat out efficient, dropping at least 14 points in *every single quarter* of the game. Sam Leavitt, the QB, was slinging it, going 18 of 23 for 176 yards and three touchdowns, even with one pick. His top target, Corey Barber Jr., went off for 7 receptions, 83 yards, and two of those touchdowns. But it wasn’t just the air attack. The ground game was absolutely dominant. Harlem Berry tore it up for 125 rushing yards and a score, while Stacy Gage punched in two touchdowns with 110 yards of his own. As a team, LSU piled up 367 rush yards, averaging a wild 6.9 yards per carry. That’s just a punishing offensive display.
Defense Clamps Down, Team Hits Its Stride
While the offense was putting up video game numbers, the defense was quietly doing work, too. They only forced one turnover, sure, but they were absolutely suffocating McNeese State, consistently shutting down any chance the Cowboys had to get going. McNeese finished the entire game with a measly six first downs and converted on only one of 12 opportunities on third down. Think about that: 1-for-12 on third down against a team that was favored by nearly 55 points. That’s a brutal stat line for any opposing offense, and it shows just how thoroughly LSU controlled the line of scrimmage. This win also marks a serious turnaround for the Tigers. After a tough loss to Ole Miss back on September 19, they’ve now reeled off two straight victories, outscoring their opponents by a combined 98-20.
With this dominant performance on Saturday, LSU bumped their record up to 4-1. They are absolutely rolling right now, and after that Ole Miss setback, this team looks like it’s found its groove. Who’s ready for what they do next?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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