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Brian Kelly and LSU took care of business on Saturday, defeating Mississippi State, 41-14. The Tigers were in control from the very beginning, out-gaining the Bulldogs 310-79 in the first half as they led, 24-7.
Jayden Daniels was 30-of-34 for 361 yards and 2 touchdowns, while receiver Malik Nabers had a historic day with 13 catches, 239 yards and 2 touchdowns.
As good as the offense was, the defense was equally as impressive. They completely shut down Will Rogers, holding him to just 11-of-28 passing, for 103 yards. Jo’Quavious Marks had 8 carries for 75 yards, but he gained 52 of those yards on a big run when the score was already 24-0.
Since losing the opener to Florida State, LSU has responded by outscoring their opponents 113-24. Daniels has been nearly perfect in those games, completing 48-of-58 passes for 630 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Kelly talked to media after the game, and liked how his team was able to make play on adjustments to what Mississippi State was giving them. He also loved his defense’s mentality, and said this game was for Greg Brooks, who missed the game due to a medical emergency.
. @LSUfootball Brian Kelly says the hitch routes became go routes today because Mississippi State’s defense challenged #LSU to throw deep. Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers were certainly up for the task. pic.twitter.com/TCePSDvcRY
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) September 16, 2023
Brian Kelly on LSU’s approach to an early road game: “Just loved the way they thought about this trip.”
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) September 16, 2023
Brian Kelly said #LSU stopped at a car dealership for 10 minutes this morning to break up the trip and get the players moving before an early kickoff.
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) September 16, 2023
Brian Kelly said it was “just a matter of time” before this defense would have that kind of a performance #LSU
— Glen West (@glenwest21) September 16, 2023
That one was for 3 @Gbrooks5_ pic.twitter.com/d76aZR14rV
— Brian Kelly (@CoachBrianKelly) September 16, 2023
LSU will be back in action next weekend when the Tigers host another SEC West rival, the Arkansas Razorbacks. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm ET on ESPN.
