Sam Leavitt leads LSU to 63-14 victory over McNeese State
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

LSU secured a commanding 63-14 victory against McNeese State on Saturday night, with Sam Leavitt throwing for 173 yards and three touchdowns. The Tigers dominated from the start, scoring first on a one-yard run by Dilin Jones following an interception. LSU's offensive onslaught continued, highlighted by a strong performance from Harlem Berry, who rushed for 125 yards. The Tigers established a significant lead, reaching 42-0 by halftime, and logged a total of 731 yards of offense, the second-most in school history. McNeese State managed two touchdowns late in the game. LSU improves to 4-1, while McNeese State drops to 2-4 and will face Northwestern State next on October 17.
- •LSU amasses 731 yards of total offense against McNeese State.
- •Sam Leavitt completes 18 of 23 passes, adding three touchdowns.
- •Harlem Berry and Stacy Gage each contribute significantly on the ground.
- •McNeese State scores two touchdowns late in the game.
- •LSU's next game is against Kentucky on October 14.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Leavitt leads LSU to 63-14 victory over McNeese State
"(AP) — Sam Leavitt threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns and No. 11 LSU beat McNeese State 63-14 on Saturday night.
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