LSU shuts out Mississippi State 31-0
LSU’s defense forced a shutout and quarterback Sam Leavitt threw four touchdowns to keep the Tigers’ playoff hopes alive in a 31‑0 win over Mississippi State.
Key points
- LSU won 31‑0, keeping playoff hopes alive.
- Sam Leavitt threw four touchdown passes.
- Mississippi State entered the game without starting QB Kamario Taylor.
- LSU defense recorded a shutout.
- Mississippi State finished 4‑2 after the loss.
No. 22 LSU kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a 31-0 victory over No. 16 Mississippi State at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Mississippi State entered the game without starting quarterback Kamario Taylor, who was out for the contest while rehabbing a foot injury sustained earlier in the season.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw four touchdown passes in the win, and the LSU defense recorded a shutout.
The result left Mississippi State with a 4-2 record after the loss.
Your questions, answered
Why did Mississippi State not play their starting quarterback?
Their starting quarterback, Kamario Taylor, was out for the game while rehabbing a foot injury sustained earlier in the season.
How many touchdowns did LSU’s Sam Leavitt throw?
Sam Leavitt threw four touchdown passes in the game.
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