Leavitt's four TDs lead LSU to shutout win over Mississippi State

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 21:02 · Archive

LSU defeated Mississippi State 31-0 on Saturday, with quarterback Sam Leavitt passing for four touchdowns in the homecoming game.

LSU defeated Mississippi State 31-0 on Saturday at Tiger Stadium in the Tigers' homecoming game. The 22nd-ranked Tigers' defence pitched a shutout, allowing the Bulldogs just one field goal attempt conversion out of five fourth-down tries. Quarterback Sam Leavitt completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards and four touchdown passes to lead LSU's offensive effort.

Leavitt's touchdown passes went to Jackson Harris (two), Eugene Wilson III and Malik Elzy. Harris caught six passes for 85 yards before leaving in the third quarter with an apparent lower left leg injury. Running back Dilin Jones rushed for 84 yards and added eight receptions for 58 yards, totalling 142 yards from scrimmage.

Mississippi State, playing without starting quarterback Kamario Taylor due to a foot injury and top running back Fluff Bothwell due to an ankle injury, turned to freshman quarterback Parker Puckett. Puckett completed 16 of 26 passes for 121 yards with one interception and failed to lead a single scoring drive. LSU outgained Mississippi State 379 yards to 291 overall and 170 yards to 90 on the ground.

The victory improved LSU to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in Southeastern Conference play, rebounding from a 35-34 overtime loss at Kentucky. Mississippi State dropped to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC. LSU plays at Auburn next Saturday.

How it is being reported

• Leavitt passes for 4 TDs as LSU manhandles Mississippi State, 31-0Coach Lane Kiffin's Tigers play at Auburn next Saturday morningWAFB · 17 Oct, 20:43
• Leavitt passes for 4 TDs as LSU manhandles Mississippi State, 31-0Coach Lane Kiffin's Tigers play at Auburn next Saturday morningKNOE · 17 Oct, 20:43

In this story: Sam Leavitt · LSU · Mississippi State · Lane Kiffin · Tiger Stadium · Auburn

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