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LSU Stays Alive in College Football Playoff Hunt with Blowout Win
WHY IT MATTERS
The win keeps LSU in the College Football Playoff hunt, but they cannot afford to lose another game this season to make the playoffs.
What happened
LSU secured a crucial 31-0 victory over No. 16 Mississippi State, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.
The Tigers dominated the game, jumping to an early lead and never looking back. Freshman quarterback Parker Puckett struggled in his start, completing 16 of 26 passes for 121 yards and one interception.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was outstanding, completing 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards with four touchdowns. The win improves LSU's record to 5-2, and they will look to continue their momentum against Auburn next Saturday.
PRIMARY SOURCES
LSU stays alive in College Football Playoff race with blowout win over No 16 Mississippi State
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 17, 2026, 8:45 PM
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