LSU rolls past McNeese State in dominant win at Tiger Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
LSU football secured a decisive 63-14 victory over McNeese State on October 3 at Tiger Stadium. The No. 11-ranked Tigers quickly established control, scoring 49 unanswered points before allowing the Cowboys to score twice in the third quarter. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 96 yards and a touchdown, leading an efficient offense, while the defense limited McNeese to just 39 yards until late in the game. With a busy SEC schedule ahead, LSU's main goal was to preserve player health, making the win a success in that regard.
- •LSU scored the first 49 points of the game.
- •Sam Leavitt completed 12 of 14 passes for 96 yards.
- •The defense allowed McNeese to gain just 39 yards in the first half.
- •Princewill Umanmielen recorded his eighth sack of the season.
- •LSU's coaching and player management focused on maintaining health before SEC matchups.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — LSU football report card | Grading a blowout win over McNeese State
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