Overview
- Garrett Nussmeier completed 25 of 31 passes for 273 yards with three touchdowns and added a rushing score before exiting in the third quarter.
- LSU scored touchdowns on eight straight possessions after an opening three-and-out, taking a 35-0 lead into halftime.
- The defense limited Southeastern Louisiana to 30 total yards in the first half as many starters were rested after the break.
- Backup Michael Van Buren Jr. went 10-for-12 for 122 yards, rushing for a 1-yard touchdown and later throwing a 27-yard score.
- Offensive lineman D.J. Chester was ejected for targeting on a return and will be ineligible for the first half next week at No. 13 Ole Miss as LSU moves to 4-0.