LSU Defense Dominates in 23–7 Win Over Louisiana Tech

Photo By: LSU ATHLETICS: GUS STARK

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LSU controlled the tempo in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night, defeating Louisiana Tech 23–7 to improve to 2–0 on the season. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 237 yards and a touchdown, while the Tigers’ defense smothered the Bulldogs until the closing minutes.

Score by Quarter

1Q: LSU 7, Louisiana Tech 0

2Q: LSU 3, Louisiana Tech 0

3Q: LSU 7, Louisiana Tech 0

4Q: LSU 6, Louisiana Tech 7

Final: LSU 23, Louisiana Tech 7

Game Recap

First Quarter

LSU’s opening drive stalled with a missed 51-yard field goal, and Nussmeier’s next pass was picked off by Michael Richard. But the Tigers responded with a 98-yard march capped by Nussmeier’s 7-yard strike to Nic Anderson for a 7–0 lead.

Second Quarter

A 13-play drive ended in a 23-yard field goal by Damian Ramos, stretching LSU’s advantage to 10–0 at the half.

Third Quarter

Running back Caden Durham powered in from 3 yards out to push the lead to 17–0. LSU’s defense continued to dominate, forcing punt after punt.

Fourth QuarterRamos connected from 46 yards to make it 20–0. Louisiana Tech finally broke through with a 33-yard touchdown pass from Blake Baker to Devin Gandy late in the fourth, but LSU iced it with Ramos’ 19-yard chip shot for the 23–7 final.

Key Performers – LSU

QB Garrett Nussmeier: 237 yards, 1 TD

RB Caden Durham: Rushing TD in 3rd quarter

WR Nic Anderson: Opening TD catch

K Damian Ramos: 3/4 FGs (23, 46, 19 yards)

Defense: Allowed just 154 total yards

Key Performers – Louisiana Tech

QB Blake Baker: Late 33-yard TD pass

WR Devin Gandy: Touchdown reception

LB Mekhi Mason: 11 tackles, 1 sack

Team Stats Snapshot

Total Yards: LSU 365 – Louisiana Tech 154

Passing Yards: LSU 237 – Louisiana Tech 96

Rushing Yards: LSU 128 – Louisiana Tech 58

Time of Possession: LSU 36:52 – Louisiana Tech 23:08

Turnovers: LSU 1 – Louisiana Tech 1

Analysis

LSU’s defense stole the show, bottling up Louisiana Tech and setting the tone in the trenches. The offense still looked inconsistent, with red-zone stalls and an early interception, but Ramos’ field goals kept the scoreboard ticking. The Tigers showed flashes of balance with Nussmeier’s arm and Durham’s ground presence, while the defense held strong until the Bulldogs’ late score.

What’s Next

LSU: Hosts Florida in its SEC opener next weekend.Louisiana Tech: Travels to face New Mexico State, looking to bounce back.

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