LSU Overcomes Three Interceptions to Rout Louisiana Tech
LSU trailed by three at halftime but scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to defeat Louisiana Tech 45-14. Sam Leavitt threw three interceptions, including a 100-yard pick six, but also ran for three touchdowns and passed for 344 yards. The Tigers outgained the Bulldogs 528-140 in total yards.
LSU's 10-0 first-quarter lead evaporated as Leavitt's three interceptions, including a 100-yard return for a score, allowed Louisiana Tech to seize a halftime edge. The Bulldogs managed just 140 total yards, with a negative rushing output of minus-3 yards, while LSU amassed 528 yards of total offense.
The second-half surge featured two more Leavitt rushing touchdowns and a 10-yard scoring connection to Trey'Dez Green. The victory sets up a marquee Week 3 SEC opener as Kiffin returns to Oxford to face Ole Miss, with LSU needing cleaner quarterback play against tougher competition.
This comeback win may shape LSU's early-season trajectory and national perception, as surviving a scare against a Group of Five opponent could influence playoff committee evaluations later in the fall. For Louisiana Tech, the lopsided loss may reinforce the competitive gap between conference tiers. Fans and analysts could view the Tigers' resilience positively, though the turnover issues may temper expectations heading into SEC play, where sharper opponents could exploit similar mistakes.