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LSU answers with a shutout of Mississippi State

By Victory Pulse · Published October 18, 2026
Game played Saturday, October 17, 2026

No. 22 LSU31
No. 16 Mississippi State0

FINAL · Team rankings are entering-game AP rankings.

LSU shut out Mississippi State 31–0 in Baton Rouge, adding another ranked loss to Saturday’s national picture.

Sam Leavitt completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Dilin Jones contributed 84 rushing yards and eight receptions for 58 yards. TJ Dottery led LSU with 12 tackles.

The numbers that matter

Leavitt: 31-of-38, 289 yards, 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.

The Victory Pulse view

Victory Pulse analysis: A shutout paired with an efficient quarterback performance is a strong response to adversity. LSU’s result also adds context to Kentucky’s recent win over the Tigers, although no single follow-up game can determine where Kentucky belongs in the poll.

Sources & verification

Game facts are drawn from the linked reporting. The Victory Pulse view is our analysis; this article does not imply on-site reporting.