Johnson throws four touchdowns in win over MS State (2:29)
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
3-1, 1st in SEC - West
Best of Week 4: A flag plant gone wrong, a nasty spin move and more
Here are the best moments on and off the field from college football's Week 4.
Johnson throws four touchdowns in win over MS State
LSU QB Max Johnson throws for four touchdowns and 280 yards in a 28-25 win as the Tigers prevent a comeback attempt from MS State.
Orgeron impressed with QB Johnson's playmaking (0:48)
Johnson has 4 TD passes, LSU outlasts Mississippi St. 28-25
— The morning after then-defending national champion LSU dropped its 2020 season opener 44-34 to Mississippi State, head coach Ed Orgeron began working on a way to beat the Air Raid.
LSU Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights (1:49)
Two Mississippi State defenders collide leading to a 41-yard LSU TD (0:31)
Arch Manning starts his college tour, the Big 12 expands and more from the week in recruiting
We break down the latest in the recruiting world, from Arch Manning's visit to Georgia to the 25-player signing limit and beyond.
Does the SEC have college football's best QBs? (4:37)
LSU LT Wire iffy to play; S Ward set for return
LSU will be watching the availability of multiple key contributors, including left tackle Cam Wire, safety Jay Ward and running back Tyrion Davis-Price, heading into Saturday's SEC opener at Mississippi State.
LSU DE Anthony out for season with knee injury
LSU defensive end Andre Anthony will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, coach Ed Orgeron told reporters on Monday.
Johnson's 5 TDs lead LSU past Central Michigan (1:17)
Johnson says everyone came ready to work (0:55)
Central Michigan Chippewas vs. LSU Tigers: Full Highlights (1:51)
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Jordan Rodgers, Laura Rutledge & Marty Smith
Paul is live in Gainesville for the Alabama v Florida matchup. He is joined in this hour by Jordan Rodgers to preview the CMU/LSU game. He's also joined by Laura Rutledge & Marty Smith.,
LSU, Caesars agree to historic sponsorship deal
LSU became the first SEC school to enter into a financial partnership with a gambling company after announcing a multi-year sponsorship with Caesars Sportsbook on Friday.
What is the best college football town in America?
Which college town has the best food? What about best scenery? Or pregame tailgate? If your school lands in the 16-team best college town bracket, vote @ESPNCFB on Twitter and Instagram.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Texas surges past Georgia, Ohio State into top five
Texas leapt Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Ohio State to climb within the top five, while Stanford and South Carolina also rose.
LSU's Faulk steps away after daughter's death
LSU RB coach Kevin Faulk has stepped away from the team following the death of his 19-year-old daughter earlier in the week and is not expected to participate in Saturday's game against Central Michigan.
Orgeron wants LSU offense to play at 'warp' speed (0:56)
Source: LSU's Emery out for year for academics
Running back John Emery Jr., who was expected to play a key role in LSU's offense, won't play the rest of the season for academic reasons. Tigers coach Ed Orgeron made the announcement Monday. Emery led all LSU backs with 14 catches last season.
Johnson's 3 TDs help LSU pull away from McNeese (1:03)
Johnson's 3 TDs help LSU pull away from McNeese in 34-7 win
— LSU coach Ed Orgeron was happy to get his first victory of the season, but still knows there is plenty of work to do.
McNeese Cowboys vs. LSU Tigers: Full Highlights (1:49)
Corey Kiner scores 23-yard rushing TD vs. McNeese Cowboys (0:25)
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2021 SEC Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2-0 | 4-0 |
| Kentucky | 2-0 | 4-0 |
| Florida | 1-1 | 3-1 |
| Missouri | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Tennessee | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-1 | 1-3 |
| South Carolina | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Alabama | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| Arkansas | 1-0 | 4-0 |
| LSU | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | 3-1 |
| Texas A&M | 0-1 | 3-1 |
| Mississippi State | 0-1 | 2-2 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards297.823rd
Rushing Yards80.0123rd
Points For34.5Tied-77th
Points Against22.8Tied-67th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Campbell | OT | Committed | 89 |
| Walker Howard | QB-DT | Committed | 87 |
| Laterrance Welch | CB | Committed | 85 |
| Jake Johnson | TE-H | Committed | 84 |
| Aaron Anderson | WR | Committed | 83 |