REPLAY: Mississippi State falls to LSU 41-14 LSU

STARKVILLE — Davis Wade Stadium is the site for another meeting in one of the SEC's oldest rivalries: Mississippi State football vs. LSU. The Tigers and Bulldogs are set to square off for the 117th time in the rivalry dating back to LSU's 52-0 win in 1896.

However, Saturday will mark the end of a yearly tradition between the foes. LSU and Mississippi State won't battle next year as part of the SEC's elimination of divisions amid expansion. This year marks the end of an annual game since 1943.

No. 14 LSU (1-1) is coached by Brian Kelly who is in his second season at the helm. He led the Tigers to an SEC West title in his first year and had LSU in the top five of the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll.

Zach Arnett is in his first season as coach at MSU (2-0). He was hired as the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator in 2020 and was promoted following Mike Leach's death in December.

Mississippi State game time, TV channel, betting spread today vs. LSU

KICKOFF: 11 a.m.

TV: ESPN

BETTING SPREAD: LSU is favored by 9.5 points, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

Mississippi State football score updates vs. LSU

Final Score: LSU 41, Mississippi State 14

Fourth Quarter

LSU 41, Mississippi State 14: Bulldogs first touchdown of the second half

With four and a half minutes left on the clock, Mississippi State fids itself in the end zone for the first time since the second quarter. After a 4 yard reception by tight end Antonio Harmon from quarterback Mike Wright, the Bulldogs trail 41-14.

LSU 41, Mississippi State 7: Jayden Daniels continuing his star performance

Now marking his fourth touchdown of the game, speedy quarterback Jayden Daniels makes a 1 yard rush to add on to the score. After the PAT, Tigers lead the Bulldogs 41-7 with 12 minutes left in the game.

Third Quarter

LSU 34, Mississippi State 7: Jayden Daniels makes a rush

Quarterback Jayden Daniels makes his first rushing touchdown of the day in a 5 yard effort. After the PAT, LSU leads 34-7 with less than four minutes left in the third quarter.

LSU 27, Mississippi State 7: The Tigers second FG

In LSU's four minute scoring drive, kicker Damian Ramos finished the 11 play drive with a 41 yard field goal to extend the lead 27-7.

Second Quarter

LSU 24, Mississippi State 7: Bulldogs rushing to catchup

50 seconds left on the clock and MSU was not going into halftime without getting on the board. With a 9 yard rush from Lideatrick Griffin and a good PAT, the Bulldogs trail the Tigers 24-7 moments before finishing the first half.

LSU 24, Mississippi State 0: One yard rush to extend the Tigers lead

With a little over three minutes left on the clock, LSU continues to dominate MSU with a one yard rushing touchdown by running back Josh Williams. Kicker Damian Ramos goes 3-3 for the PAT.

LSU 17, Mississippi State 0: Jayden Daniels second passing TD

Less than a minute into the second quarter, quarterback Jayden Daniels makes a 33 yard pass to wide receiver Malik Nabers for the duos second touchdown of the day. The Tigers now lead 17-0 after the PAT.

First Quarter

LSU 10, Mississippi State 0: TD No. 1 by Jayden Daniels

What seemed like a quiet first quarter quickly changed in the last three and a half minutes with a 26 yard reception from quarterback Jayden Daniels to wide receiver Malik Nabers. After the PAT the Tigers lead the Bulldogs 10-0.

LSU 3, Mississippi State 0: Tigers go for the FG

LSU kicker Damian Ramos helped the Tigers get on the board with 6:36 minutes on the clock with a 22 yard field goal.

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State football drops SEC opener to LSU 41-14