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Joe Burrow, LSU Beat Mississippi State Behind Dominant Defensive Performance

The LSU Tigers defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 19-3, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday.

Joe Burrow threw for 129 yards for the Tigers, with senior running back Nick Brossette adding 57 yards and a score on the ground. Meanwhile, Bulldogs quarterback Nick Fitzgerald threw for just 59 yards with four interceptions, although he ran for 120 on 22 carries.

Dominant LSU Defense Ready for Big Stage

It wasn't the prettiest of nights for Burrow, but fortunately for him, the Tigers' ferocious defense came ready to play.

LSU has relied on its strong defense all season.