Live Updates: No. 14 LSU Football vs. Mississippi State in Week 3

The Tigers head to Starkville to get SEC play started, pair of key Tigers out on Saturday.

No. 14 LSU begins SEC play against Mississippi State with an opportunity to begin their conference slate on the right track. 

Brian Kelly and Co. are fresh off of a week of "intense practices" with the goal of playing with a "competitive edge" for all four quarters on Saturday.

Here's what Brian Kelly said ahead of Saturday's matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Davis Wade Stadium: 

What Brian Kelly Said:

“This is really about the challenge of playing on the road, handling the 11 a.m. start, playing a really well coached football team,” Kelly said. “This is a good football team, well coached, and they have depth.”

Pregame Updates:

- LSU LB Omar Speights is out for Saturday's matchup against Mississippi State. Speights was seen on the sideline in sweats, and after being ruled doubtful, he's OUT. 

- LSU DB Greg Brooks is OUT (undisclosed) against the Bulldogs. 

- Greg Penn III and West Weeks will take a majority of snaps at linebacker alongside Harold Perkins. 

- LSU TE Mason Taylor (sprained ankle) WILL PLAY against Mississippi State on Saturday.

- LSU CB Denver Harris will start against Mississippi State opposite of Zy Alexander. 

- LSU RB John Emery will make his first appearance of the season against the Bulldogs. Emery missed weeks one and two. 

- LSU true freshman LB Whit Weeks earns the start alongside Harold Perkins at the second level. 

Live Thread/Updates

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First Quarter

Mississippi State has won the toss and elected to receive. Will Rogers and the Bulldogs with start off with the football.

Rogers opens up the game with an easy pitch and catch for 12 yards. 

LSU utilizes Harold Perkins as an edge rusher off the right side on third and 10 with the Tigers getting the stop. Positive sign for the Tigers to work Perkins off the edge. Gregory Clayton fair catches at the LSU 17.

LSU utilizing their freshman here. Whit Weeks gets the start at linebacker, Mac Markway with the start at tight end and former 5-star OT Zalance Heard will work in at right tackle. 

The Tigers switching things up at the receiver position here to start the first drive. Aaron Anderson and Chris Hilton Jr. receiving the start. 

Jayden Daniels connects with Malik Nabers on third-and-eight for a six yard gain. The Tigers will stay on the field on fourth-and-two. LSU in Mississippi State territory on the 29-yard line. 

Daniels hits Nabers on a shovel pass to convert on fourth down as the Tigers enter the red zone. Impressive, meticulous opening drive for the Tigers. Nabers getting significant touches. 

LSU scores on fourth and goal but a false start penalty calls it back. Tigers settle for a field goal. 14-play, 77-yard drive. 

Score Update: LSU 3, MSU 0

LSU forces a three-and-out on Mississippi State's second drive of the game. Sai'vion Jones with a first down sack with back-to-back incompletions from Will Rogers to follow. LSU will take over on their own 30-yard line. 

Jayden Daniels connects with Malik Nabers once again, this time for a 32-yard gain on the first play of the drive. Logan Diggs follows with an 8-yard gain. The Daniels-Nabers connection is coming to life early here in Starkville. 

Daniels hits Nabers for a 26-yard touchdown reception in the back right corner of the end zone. Impressive start for the duo.

Daniels: 12/12, 115 yards and 1 TD. Nabers: 6 receptions, 80 yards and 1 TD. 

Score Update: LSU 10, MSU 0

LSU forces another three-and-out with the Tigers' front seven dominating early in Starkville. Jacobian Guillory and Jordan Jefferson handling business in the trenches. Gregory Clayton fair catches at the 37-yard line. 

End of 1Q: LSU 10, MSU 0

Second Quarter

Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers have been unstoppable in the first half. Daniels connects with Nabers on fourth-and-six for a 33-yard touchdown reception... again.  

Score Update: LSU 17, MSU 0

Mississippi State is now 0-for-4 on third down conversions and punts once again. The Tigers take over on the 20-yard line. LSU's defense with a near flawless first half to this point. 12 yards allowed so far. 12:55 remaining. 

Freshman OT Zalance Heard begins the Tigers fourth drive of the game. Brian Kelly detailed that the youngster would get significant first-team reps in Week 3, providing them to the first-year Tiger. 

LSU OL (from left to right): Will Campbell, Garrett Dellinger, Charles Turner, Emery Jones and Zalance Heard. Get used to that rotation. 

Mississippi State gets its first stop of the game and forces the Tigers to punt after a holding call on Zalance Heard on third and 13. The Bulldogs take over on their own 27-yard line. 

LSU LB Whit Weeks is making his presence felt in this one. The true freshman pressures Will Rogers into an incompletion on second down with LSU's Mekhi Wingo sacking Rogers on third down. A flawless first half from the Tigers' defense, taking over on their own 34-yard line. 6:09 remaining. 

Malik Nabers is putting up video game numbers here in Starkville. Daniels hits his WR1 once again for a 48-yard gain and the Tigers are in the red zone. Nabers is up to 188 yards on 10 receptions. 

Josh Williams punches in the touchdown for the Tigers. 

Score Update: LSU 24, MSU 0

Mississippi State with their biggest play of the day. MSU RB Jo'Quavious Marks busts open a 52-yard run up the left sideline and the Bulldogs are in the red zone. 

Lideatrick Griffin scores for the Bulldogs and Mississippi State is on the board.

Score Update: LSU 24, MSU 7

Halftime: LSU 24, MSU 7

Third Quarter

Jayden Daniels is picking up where he left off after a stellar first half, completing his first five passes here in the third quarter. He's now 26-27 on pass attempts for 281 yards and two touchdowns. 

Damian Ramos puts through the 41-yard field goal attempt to blast the Tigers lead to 20. 11-play, 53-yard drive. 

Score Update: LSU 27, MSU 7

Mississippi State's offense has come alive throughout their last few drives. On their first drive of the half, Woody Marks has made his presence felt, converting on a huge fourth and one. 

LSU forces a turnover on downs after Mississippi State goes for it on fourth and six. Tigers ball on the 37-yard line. 

Jayden Daniels and Co. are slowing down the pace, taking time off the clock early in the third quarter. Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is rolling with a balanced attack.

Jayden Daniels uses his legs to punch in the 6-yard touchdown run after utilizing the rushing attack for much of the drive. 

Score Update: LSU 34, MSU 7

LSU has dominated the trenches in this one. The Tigers force another three and out with Gregory Clayton back returning the punt. Jayden Daniels and the offense takes over at the 25-yard line. 

Fourth Quarter

Jayden Daniels to Malik Nabers... again. Daniels delivers a dime to Nabers to put LSU inside the five-yard line and punches it in himself for the touchdown.

Score Update: LSU 41, MSU 7

The Tigers force another crucial stop and Garrett Nussmeier takes over with 9:45 remaining in the game.