Leonard Fournette shines in LSU's 21-19 win against Mississippi State
LSU’s offense might have finally caught up with its defense.
Last year, LSU relied on its stingy defense for wins, but running back Leonard Fournette showed Saturday that the Tigers’ offense is something to be feared as well.
Fournette rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the Tigers' 21-19 win over Mississippi State. The game marked the season opener for LSU, whose game last week was canceled because of weather, and the conference opener for both teams.
LSU jumped out to a 21-6 lead early in the fourth quarter after the defense stifled Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott and the Bulldogs’ offense.
However, Prescott shook off a dismal first-half performance to lead the Bulldogs to two fourth-quarter touchdowns. But Prescott failed to tie the game late when his two-point conversion pass fell incomplete.
Mississippi State kicker Devon Bell had a chance to win the game as time expired but missed a 52-yard field goal wide right.
LSU quarterback Brandon Harris, who was making his first start, played well in the hostile Starkville, Miss., environment, completing 9 of 14 passes for 71 yards and rushing five times for 48 yards.
LSU’s win marked the 15th time in 16 seasons that the Tigers have defeated the Bulldogs. The win also gives LSU an early leg up in the SEC West and some confidence heading into its home opener against Auburn next week.
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