LSU defeats McNeese State 63-14 in dominant performance

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No. 11 LSU defeated McNeese State 63-14 in a non-conference matchup at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The Tigers recorded 731 yards of total offense, including a season-high 367 rushing yards. LSU set a school record by running 101 offensive plays during the contest.

Quarterback Sam Leavitt, playing through a hamstring injury, completed 18 of 23 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Running backs Harlem Berry and Stacy Gage both surpassed 100 yards on the ground, with Gage contributing two fourth-quarter touchdowns. LSU held a 35-0 lead at halftime.

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin opted not to implement a running clock in the second half, stating he wants his players to decide games through their performance. Despite recent injuries to the roster, including linebacker Whit Weeks, Kiffin used the game to evaluate depth and backups.

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Baton Rouge · LSU · Lane Kiffin · McNeese State · Sam Leavitt · Tiger Stadium

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[● 2 SOURCES] Safety Tamarcus Cooley recorded an interception that led to a touchdown drive. www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] LSU recorded 731 yards of total offense. www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] LSU set a school record by running 102 offensive plays. www.winnipegfreepress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns. www.winnipegfreepress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] LSU defeated McNeese State with a score of 63-14. www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
[● 2 SOURCES] LSU improved its season record to 4-1. www.winnipegfreepress.com · bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The LSU defense forced one turnover during the game. bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] McNeese State finished the game with six first downs. bleacherreport.com