Sam Leavitt throws four touchdowns as LSU shuts out Mississippi State 31-0

No. 22 LSU secured a 31-0 win against No. 16 Mississippi State on Saturday in Baton Rouge. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns, leading LSU to a three-touchdown lead by halftime. Mississippi State, missing key players Kamario Taylor and Fluff Bothwell, struggled offensively with quarterback Parker Puckett making his first start and completing 16 of 26 passes. The loss marked Mississippi State's second consecutive defeat, while LSU sought to bounce back from a prior loss against Kentucky. LSU managed to outgain Mississippi State in total yards, converting eight of 13 third downs, and secured their first shutout of an SEC opponent since 2007. Next, Mississippi State will host Oklahoma and LSU will visit Auburn.

• 9:13 PMESPN NCAAF — No. 22 LSU stomps injury-depleted Mississippi State in 31-0 rout
• 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Leavitt throws for 4 TDs as No. 22 LSU routs No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0