LSU trounced the Golden Flashes of Kent State 45 to 13, improving its record on the season to 3-0.
The Tigers (3-0 overall, 0-0 SEC) followed a scoreless third quarter by extending their lead early in the fourth with a 12-yard run by junior running back Terrance Magee. Kent State’s (1-2 overall, 0-1 MAC) only points in the second half game on a third quarter field goal.
Many young Tigers saw game action in the fourth quarter, including freshman quarterback Anthony Jennings. During the drive led by Jennings, the Tigers featured the read-option heavily.
The Tigers opened up the game strong, as on the first drive embattled sophomore running back Jeremy Hill ripped off a 58-yard touchdown run to put the Tigers up 7-0.
The scoring continued for LSU after a Kent State three and out. LSU drove down the field and on third down senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger fired a 21-yard touchdown pass into junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry to extend the lead to 14-0.
The scoring continued for the Tigers as Hill went in from 12 yards out for his second touchdown of the game.
Kent State was able to fight back on the ensuing drive, though. Kent State quarterback Colin Reardon hit wide receiver Josh Boyle for a 25 yard gain, and then was engineered a drive to put the Golden Flashes on LSU’s two yard line. Reardon finished the drive off with a two yard touchdown run making the score 21-7 with the Tigers still leading.
LSU answered on the following drive with a monster 52-yard reception from senior fullback Connor Neighbors. The Tigers were stopped inside the redzone though, and were forced to settle for the Colby Delahoussaye field goal.
The Tigers kept the blowout rolling after yet another Kent State failed drive. Mettenberger drove the Tigers down the field then hit Landry for another touchdown pass. Following the Delahoussaye extra point, the Tigers were firmly in control, 31-7.
Freshman Travin Dural had a mishap late in the first half, as he muffed a punt to give Kent State great field position. Kent State wasn’t able to punch the ball into the end zone, but they did get a 37-yard field goal from sophomore kicker Anthony Melchiori.
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LSU junior placekicker James Hairston (30) kicks off Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) escapes a Kent State player Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) moves down the field Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) and junior wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) celebrate after a touchdown Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior fullback Connor Neighbors (43) outruns Kent State senior Luke Wollet (39) Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) warms up Saturday, September 14, 2013 before the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) warms up Saturday, September 14, 2013 before the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU junior placekicker James Hairston (30) runs off the field Saturday, September 14, 2013 before the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) is flipped over Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior linebacker Lamin Barrow (18) is injured Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior fullback J.C. Copeland (44) warms up Saturday, September 14, 2013 before the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural (83) catches the ball Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU junior defensive end Anthony Johnson (90) hypes up his teammates Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 during the Tigers 45-13 vicotry in Tiger Stadium
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LSU junior tight end Travis Dickson (41) runs the ball Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, during the Tigers victory in Tiger Stadium
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LSU senior linebacker Tahj Jones (58) _____ Saturdy, Sept. 14, 2013 during the Tiger’s 45-13 victory at Tiger Stadium
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LSU freshman wide receiver Travin Dural jumps for pass with Kent St. senior safety Luke Wollet Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 during the Tiger’s 45-13 victory in Tiger Stadium
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill scores a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 during the Tiger’s 45-13 victory in Tiger Stadium
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill scores a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 during the Tiger’s 45-13 victory in Tiger Stadium
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LSU freshman place kicker Colby Delahoussaye kicks a field goal Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 during the Tiger’s 45-13 victory at Tiger Stadium
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) scores a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 during the Tiger’s 45-13 victory in Tiger Stadium
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) leaps over Kent State sophomore Anthony Melchiori on Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013, in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs the ball into the endzone Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013, in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU junior defensive end Jordan Allen (98) pushes past Kent State junior offensive lineman Terrell Johnson (67) on Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013 as the LSU faced Kent State.
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Mike The Tiger woos a fan Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013 at LSU’s 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs drills before the Tigers’ victory against Kent State on Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013.
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LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs drills before the Tigers’ victory against Kent State on Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) carries the ball down field Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013, in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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The Tigers crouch at the line of scrimmage Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013 in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU junior defensive tackle Anthony Johnson (90) weaves between Kent State sophomore Anthony Pruitt and senior offensive lineman Phil Huff (75) on Saturday night in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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Running back Terrence Magee (14) runs the ball downfield Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013 in the Tigers 45-13 victory against The Golden Flashes.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) leaps over Kent State sophomore Anthony Melchiori on Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013, in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) carries the ball down field Saturday night, Sept. 14, 2013, in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to throw the ball Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU senior fullback Connor Neighbors (43) dives into the ground while carrying the ball Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU sophomore running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs into the endzone to score the Tigers’ first touchdown against Kent State in Tiger Stadium.
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LSU freshman defensive back Tre’Davious White (16) celebrates after a play Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU sophomore linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles Kent State freshman Colin Reardon (10) Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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LSU junior defensive tackle Ego Ferguson (9) celebrates after a play Saturday, September 14, 2013 in the Tigers’ 45-13 victory against Kent State.
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