LSU Shuts Out No. 16 Mississippi State

LSU rebounded from its overtime loss to Kentucky with a 31-0 home win over No. 16 Mississippi State, extending its home winning streak to five and improving to 5-2. Sam Leavitt threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, while LSU’s defense forced four turnovers and held the Bulldogs scoreless. Mississippi State, which fell to 4-2, played without injured quarterback Kamario Taylor and starting running back Fluff Bothwell; replacement Parker Puckett threw an interception. LSU receiver Jackson Harris caught two touchdowns before leaving with an ankle injury, and defensive end Princewill Umanmielen exited after a head impact. Mississippi State is scheduled to host Oklahoma next Saturday.