StarkVegas Report · Original game analysis
State is shut out at LSU as fourth down chances slip away
Mississippi State lost 31 to 0 at LSU after the Tigers scored touchdowns on their first two possessions and built a 21 to 0 halftime lead. State reached LSU territory repeatedly but finished without a conversion on five fourth down attempts. LSU added a field goal and another touchdown in the third quarter.
Parker Puckett completed 16 of 26 passes for 121 yards with one interception. Kolin Wilson led State with 71 rushing yards, and Anthony Evans III caught seven passes for 40 yards. The Bulldogs gained 291 total yards, including 170 rushing yards. LSU finished with 379 yards as Sam Leavitt threw four touchdown passes.
Jett Jefferson led State with eight tackles and recovered a fumble. Marcus Williams and Tyshun Willis each recorded a sack. The Bulldogs fell to four wins and two losses overall and two wins and two losses in SEC play. Oklahoma visits Davis Wade Stadium on October 24 for a 2:30 p.m. Central kickoff.
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