The Tigers took a big step in the first season under coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] on Saturday night, defeating Mississippi State in Kelly’s SEC coaching debut 31-16. That moved the Tigers to 2-1 (1-0 SEC) on the season.
It was a masterful defensive performance against quarterback Will Rogers and the Bulldogs’ air-raid offense, while the offense had its ups and downs but mostly took care of the ball and avoided crucial mistakes.
With this win as a home underdog, LSU will prepare to host New Mexico next week in what should be a tuneup game before it hits the road to take on Auburn on Oct. 1.
Here were the best photos from the victory.