LSU Defense Shines Despite QB Struggles | LSU Tigers Football News

LSU pulled off a gritty 45-14 win over Louisiana Tech, bouncing back from their big opening weekend against Clemson with a statement performance that might just be the reality check they needed before facing Ole Miss. Quarterback Leavitt struggled with three interceptions and faced relentless pressure—five sacks in total—and his deep throws need more accuracy. The running game underperformed, averaging just 3.3 yards per carry despite Dilin Jones’ 46-yard burst. But where LSU truly shined was on defense: Blake Baker led a dominant unit that continues to terrorize opponents, with Princewill Umanmielen adding three sacks for his season total (now five)—more than Harold Perkins had all of last year. With a ferocious pass rush, hard-hitting linebackers, and lockdown coverage, this defense is proving to be one of the most unstoppable units in the nation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lsu-tigers-offensive-struggles-first-030105048.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6324aac0c86e49e9 Report issues to [email protected].