LSU football grades - Massive win over Missouri boosts team's performance in Columbia

LSU secures a big win over Missouri on the road with an interception returned for a touchdown.

LSU football showed their dominance as they took down Missouri on the road with a final score of 49-39. The game was not without its challenges, as LSU's struggling defense had to rely on their ground game and the resilience of quarterback Jayden Daniels, who played through a second-half injury.

The momentum shifted in LSU's favor early on with an interception by Harold Perkins in the first half. This kept LSU within striking distance, but their defense still struggled, allowing Missouri to score 32 points in just three quarters.

A miskicked punt by Jay Bramblett in the second quarter gave Missouri an opportunity to extend their lead by scoring a quick touchdown. However, LSU's Damian Ramos missed a field goal in the fourth quarter, preventing Missouri from widening their lead to more than five points.

LSU's defense continued to show signs of undiscipline and being underprepared, conceding 22 points in the opening three drives of the game. Additionally, the team committed numerous costly penalties early on.

Despite these defensive struggles, LSU managed to secure the win. Road victories in the competitive SEC are hard to come by, and quarterback Jayden Daniels showcased his talent and determination throughout the game.

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Koki Riley, a sports journalist covering LSU, can be reached via email at [email protected]. You can also follow him on Twitter at @KokiRiley.

This comprehensive article, originally published in the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, provides a detailed analysis of LSU football's performance in their impressive road victory against Missouri.

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