No. 22 LSU vs. No. 16 Mississippi State: Live In-Game Updates, Box Score

LSU is back at home, hosting the Mississippi State Bulldogs for another SEC matchup. After suffering the second loss of the season last weekend against Kentucky, the Tigers are hoping for some much-needed success during the mid-season game.

Last week's loss dropped the Tigers to the No. 22 spot, making the Mississippi State matchup the first game of the season that the Tigers are ranked lower than their opponent.

But LSU must be able to have a season turnaround to add to their conference record, without letting any common mistakes take over the momentum of the game.

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin walks on the sideline during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Bulldogs bring a major threat to Baton Rouge, with a pass-threat offense that will be LSU's defense's biggest obstacle during Saturday's morning game.

Mississippi State quarterback Karmario Taylor has been able to record 17 touchdowns so far this season, with 1,450 passing yards, making him a threat against opponents. But this week's injury report has listed him as doubtful, hinting that the Bulldogs could lose a major factor in their passing game.

Still, LSU's defense has to prove some much-needed success after last week's loss brought an unfortunate performance from the top-ranked unit.

LSU's offense must be able to continue to fill the gaps from injuries, as tight end Trey'Dez Green will once again miss a game and wide receiver Phillip Wright III has been ruled out for the season.

Quarterback Sam Leavitt has the opportunity to create scoring success using his dual-threat receiver options against the Bulldogs, as well as break his interception trend this season during the SEC matchup.

Whichever way the momentum of the game is headed, the Tigers must continue to perform on both sides of the ball, as the margin of error is slowly closing in on the team's postseason hopes.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt — Oct 10, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) reacts during the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

FIRST QUARTER

Mississippi State wins the toss and starts on the 25-yard line. Backup quarterback Parker "Billy" Puckett can't get a first down, forcing the Bulldogs to punt early.

change of possession

The Tigers start the drive on the 40-yard line, with running back Dilin Jones taking the ball past the midfield point. A 6-yard rush puts the Tigers within goal range, with a touchdown from Eugene Wilson III to finish out the drive. The kick is good.

LSU 7 - Mississippi State 0

LSU causes a fumble on the punt return, recovered by Mississippi State on the 49-yard line. LSU safety Ty Benefield intercepts the pass near the 15-yard line.

change of possession

LSU starts the drive on the 15-yard line, with an early first down from a 9-yard carry by Jones. A personal foul called on the Bulldogs gives the Tigers a 15-yard advantage, but the offense comes up short on 3rd & 6. The Tigers make the first down on 4th & 2, before Jackson Harris finishes the drive with a 27-yard touchdown. The kick is good.

LSU 14 - Mississippi State 0

Mississippi State starts at its own 25-yard line, with a quick first down from wide receiver Anthony Evans. An incomplete pass on 3rd & 6 forces the Bulldogs to punt early in the drive.

change of possession

LSU starts the drive on the 33-yard line, with a 10-yard pass to wide receiver Winston Watkins to push the Tigers to the midfield point before the clock runs out.

SECOND QUARTER

Jones starts the quarter with a 13-yard pass to the Mississippi State 42-yard line. After a forced fumble, the ball is turned over to the Bulldogs on the 38-yard line.

change of possession

Mississippi State starts the drive with a first down from Evans, with another first down from backup running back Kolin Wilson on 3rd & 3. Puckett is sacked on 4th & 1, turning the ball over to the Tigers.

change of possession

LSU starts on the 37-yard line, with a first down from Harris. A pass interference foul gives the Tigers a 15-yard advantage, with a 13-yard rush from Wilson to put the Tigers inside the 20-yard line. Harris scores his second touchdown of the game, with a 17-yard pass from Leavitt. The kick is good.

LSU 21 - Mississippi State 0

Mississippi State starts the drive on the 25-yard line with a 20-yard rush by running back Xaiver Gayten. A 10-yard pass to wide receiver Marquis Johnson puts the Bulldogs at the 15-yard line. Puckett with a 5-yard carry to put the Bulldogs at 1st & goal, coming up short of the goal line on 4th & 6, turning the ball over to the Tigers.

change of possession

LSU starts the drive on the 2-yard line, with a 2-yard rush from Dillin to secure the first down on 3rd & 1. The Tigers let the clock run down at 20 seconds, ending out the half.

HALFTIME

THIRD QUARTER

LSU Running back Harlem Berry returns the kick to the 18-yard line, where the Tigers begin the drive with an 8-yard pass to Harris. Winston Watkins secures the first down with a 9-yard pass, and Jones puts the Tigers past the 50-yard line. A 24-yard pass from Harris puts the Tigers within goal range, but they come up short on 3rd & 8 to force LSU to kick a field goal.

LSU 24 - Mississippi State 0

Mississippi State starts at the 25-yard line, with a 10-yard rush from Wilson and a 7-yard pass from Magee to keep the drive alive. After an incomplete pass intended for Evans on 4th & 7, the Tigers take over.

change of possession

LSU begins the drive on the 36-yard line, with a 14-yard pass to wide receiver Malik Elzy, followed by a 21-yard rush from Jones, putting the Tigers at the Bulldogs 25-yard line. Leavitt finds Elzy in the endzone for a 6-yard pass touchdown. The kick is good.

LSU 31 - Mississippi State 0

Mississippi State stars the drive on its own 25-yard line, with an 8-yard rush from Gayten, followed by a 1-yard rush from Wilson before the clock runs out.

FOURTH QUARTER

Puckett makes an immediate play to start the quarter with a 33-yard rush. After back-to-back incomplete passes, the Bulldogs continue the trend with an incomplete pass on 4th & 5, turning the ball over to the Tigers.

change of possession

LSU begins the drive on the 28-yard line, with an 11-yard pass to Corey Barber Jr. to get the Tigers a first down. Leavitt comes up short on the rush on 3rd & 19, forcing LSU to punt the ball away.

change of possession

Mississippi State starts on the 15-yard line with a 6-yard rush from Puckett, followed by a 9-yard pass to Wilson, followed by an 8-yard run to put the Bulldogs on the 46-yard line. A 12-yard pass to Johnson moves the ball downfield, with an 11-yard gain from Evans. Puckett is sacked on 3rd & 10, and misses the wide receiver Zion Ragins on 4th down, turning the ball over.

change of possession

LSU starts the drive on the 30-yard line with backup Landen Clark at quarterback, getting sacked on 3rd & 8 to quickly end the drive.

change of possession

Mississippi State starts the drive on the 25-yard line with two minutes left on the clock. A 4-yard rush from the 49-yard line moves the drive into LSU territory before running the clock down.

FINAL SCORE: LSU 31 - Mississippi State 0

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