Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Army in Week 8

The Tigers face off against the Black Knights in Death Valley, looking to carry momentum from Week 7.

No. 19 LSU takes the field in Tiger Stadium as this program dials in for a matchup against the Army Black Knights. 

It’s only the second meeting between LSU and Army with the Black Knights holding a 1-0 advantage in the series. Army won the only other meeting between the teams, 20-0, on Nov. 7, 1931, in West Point.

The Jayden Daniels-led offense has put together a school-record streak of six consecutive games with 500 yards of total offense. LSU is also one of only two teams nationally to be ranked in the Top 10 in both rushing and passing. The Tigers are No. 7 nationally in passing (337.7) and No. 10 in rushing (214.6).

“It’s fun to watch an offense like that," Kelly said on Monday. "I hope our fans are taking it in. I know 2019 was a trendsetter because it led to a national championship, and rightfully so, but you should not take this for granted. This is pretty remarkable stuff.”

Kickoff is set for 6:39 p.m. CT on SEC Network.

Here's what Brian Kelly said ahead of the matchup, pregame notes and live updates from Saturday in Tiger Stadium:

What Brian Kelly Said:

“We’re excited about hosting Army,” Kelly said. “Anytime you play a service academy, the respect that we have for the great leaders that are playing collegiate football. We want to be able to honor that, but we also want to beat them. They are a good football team.”

Pregame Notes:

- LSU DL Mekhi Wingo and OL Emery Jones are OUT for Saturday's matchup against Army.

- LSU WR Chris Hilton Jr. will return after missing the previous two games with an ankle sprain. 

Starting Offense: QB Jayden Daniels, RB Logan Diggs, WR Malik Nabers, WR Brian Thomas Jr, WR Kyren Lacy, TE Mason Taylor, OT Will Campbell, OL Garrett Dellinger, C Charles Turner, OL Miles Frazier, OT Lance Heard

Starting Defense: DL Maason Smith, DL Jordan Jefferson, DL Sai'vion Jones, DL Ovie Oghoufo, LB Greg Penn, LB Omar Speights, LB Harold Perkins, CB Zy Alexander CB Sage Ryan, S Major Burns, S Andre Sam

- Army QB Bryson Daily is not with the Black Knights for warmups. Champ Harris earns the start for Army. 

Live Updates

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First Quarter 

LSU has won the opening coin toss and elected to receive the football. Army will receive the ball to begin the second half. Jayden Daniels and Co. will get things started in Tiger Stadium. 

LSU goes to the passing game on the first four plays. Daniels connects with Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Chris Hilton with the Tigers getting into the red zone quickly. 

True freshman Kaleb Jackson gets the first rushing attempt of the night for the Tigers with Logan Diggs punching in the touchdown from inside the five-yard line to follow. 8-play, 75-yard scoring drive. 

Score Update: LSU 7, Army 0

LSU forces a three and out on the Black Knights' first offensive possession. Tigers take over from the 10-yard line. 

Uncharacteristic missed throws from Jayden Daniels forces the Tigers to go three and out on the second possession. A miss to Mason Taylor and a miss to Malik Nabers results in LSU punting. 

Greg Penn with a critical sack on third down to force Army to punt. The Black Knights entered LSU territory with the defensive line coming alive on second and third down. Tigers take over inside their own 10-yard line. 

Jayden Daniels connects with Brian Thomas Jr. for an 86-yard touchdown to open the third offensive drive. Daniels rolled right and dropped a dime to Thomas Jr. down the sideline. 

Score Update: LSU 14, Army 0

LSU safety Andre Sam comes up with an interception and gets the Tigers inside of Army territory.

End of 1Q: LSU 14, Army 0

Second Quarter

The Bayou Bengals capitalize quickly off of the forced turnover with Daniels hitting Brian Thomas Jr. in the middle of the end zone for his second score of the night. 3-play, 33-yard drive. 

Score Update: LSU 21, Army 0

LSU forces another Army turnover after quarterback Champ Harris coughs up the football and fumbles. LSU DE Ovie Oghoufo forced the fumble. Tigers take over on the Army 37.

The Bayou Bengals go to their rushing attack with John Emery doing the heavy lifting in the short field. Jayden Daniels punches in the rushing touchdown to put the Tigers up 28-0. 

Score Update: LSU 28, Army 0

Andre Sam continues a big night for the Tigers. After an interception in the first quarter, the first-year Tiger comes up with a key stop on third down. LSU then stops Army on fourth down. Tigers ball. 

Damian Ramos puts through a 35-yard field goal for the Tigers after their drive stalls in Army territory. 

Score Update: LSU 31, Army 0

The offensive dominance continues for LSU after a 3-play, 72-yard touchdown drive. Jayden Daniels connected with Josh Williams on back-to-back plays before hitting Malik Nabers in the end zone. 

Halftime: LSU 38, Army 0

Third Quarter

Army opens the second half with the football and LSU falls back on freshman cornerback Jeremiah Hughes to take first-team snaps. Starting corner Zy Alexander was shaken up on the final play of the first half and remained in the locker room to begin the third quarter. 

LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier takes control of the offense to start the second half. Jayden Daniels' night is over. Nussmeier wastes no time after taking over, dropping a 51-yard pass to Malik Nabers for the touchdown.

Score Update: LSU 45, Army 0

LSU safety Andre Sam continues his big night after adding his second interception of the game. The first-year Tiger returns it to the Army 35 with LSU in scoring position. 

The LSU offense stalls in Army territory with the Bayou Bengals settling for a 32-yard field goal from Damian Ramos. Kick is good. 

Score Update: LSU 48, Army 0

End 3Q: LSU 48, Army 0

Fourth Quarter

LSU ends a meticulous drive with veteran running back Noah Cain punching in the touchdown score. 13-play, 60-yard drive. 8:20 off the clock.

Score Update: LSU 55, Army 0

The Tigers get another fourth down stop with the Black Knights turning it over on downs once again. LSU gets the ball back and quickly capitalizes with a 67-yard Trey Holly touchdown.

FINAL: LSU 62, Army 0