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Three Takeaways: LSU finds its groove, but injury concerns loom after shutout win

Sam Leavitt delivered his best performance of the season and LSU's defense dominated Mississippi State in a 31-0 shutout. But injuries to key playmakers raise concerns as the Tigers enter a brutal stretch of their SEC schedule.
October 18, 2026
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LSU delivered a complete performance Saturday, dominating No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0 at Tiger Stadium to bounce back from last week's overtime loss to Kentucky.

Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw four touchdown passes without a turnover, while defensive coordinator Blake Baker's unit recorded LSU's first home shutout against an SEC opponent since 2006.

The No. 22 Tigers (5-2, 2-2 SEC) controlled the game early, taking a 21-0 lead into halftime.

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