Overview
- Quarterback Michael Van Buren, making his second start, found Trey’Daz Green for an 11-yard touchdown with 1:32 left in the first half.
- Kicker Damian Ramos converted 18- and 29-yard field goals to build a 10-point cushion early in the fourth quarter.
- Dylann Flowers returned a Harlem Berry fumble 71 yards for a touchdown with 1:05 remaining, but Western Kentucky failed on the ensuing onside kick.
- LSU limited the Hilltoppers to 2.3 yards per play with five sacks, two interceptions and key stops on third and fourth downs.
- The Tigers improved to 7-4 and visit Oklahoma next Saturday, while Western Kentucky dropped to 8-3 and travels to Jacksonville State.