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LSU Shuts Down Miss. State

Bulldogs get nothing but interceptions and sacks in 45-0 loss

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 31, 2007 6:18 AM CDT
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(Newser) – In spite of a shaky start, the LSU Tigers tore through Mississippi State's offense to rack up their eighth straight victory last night, reports the AP. New quarterback Matt Flynn found his rhythm in the second quarter, ending with 128 yards and two touchdowns. His Bulldog counterpart Michael Henig struggled with a fumble, four sacks, and a record six interceptions.

The second-ranked Tigers capitalized on Henig's mistakes—Mississippi State's stalwart defense allowed LSU only one scoring drive not sparked by a turnover. The Tigers' defense was in top form as well, holding the Bulldogs to 10 rushing yards and allowing them only two runs into Tigers territory. This is the 26th loss in four seasons for Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom.

Mississippi State quarterback Wesley Carroll (13) is sacked by Louisiana State defensive end Lazarius Levingston (95) in the fourth quarter as No. 2 LSU defeated Mississippi State, 45-0, in their college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State quarterback Wesley Carroll (13) is sacked by Louisiana State defensive end Lazarius Levingston (95) in the fourth quarter as No. 2 LSU defeated Mississippi State, 45-0, in their college...   (Associated Press)
LSU running back Jacob Hester (18) misses a pass as Mississippi State linebacker Jamar Chaney (22) Defends during the first half of the college football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Starkville, Miss.(AP Photo/ Jim Lytle)
LSU running back Jacob Hester (18) misses a pass as Mississippi State linebacker Jamar Chaney (22) Defends during the first half of the college football game on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Starkville,...   (Associated Press)
Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom watches his team during the second quarter of the college football game with Louisianna State on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Starkville, Miss. LSU won, 45-0. (AP Photo/ Jim Lytle)
Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom watches his team during the second quarter of the college football game with Louisianna State on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Starkville, Miss. LSU won, 45-0. (AP...   (Associated Press)
A third-quarter pass gets past Mississippi State wide receiver Aubrey Bell (87) and into the arms of Louisiana State safety Craig Steltz (16) during their college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. No. 2 LSU defeated Mississippi State, 45-0. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
A third-quarter pass gets past Mississippi State wide receiver Aubrey Bell (87) and into the arms of Louisiana State safety Craig Steltz (16) during their college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
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