After last week’s impressive 40-27 win over Oregon in Dallas, LSU knew its defense was solid.
After this week’s 49-3 domination of Northwestern State, the No. 3 Tigers may realize their defense is something special.
In a game that saw 28 LSU players make a tackle or assisted tackle and many underclassmen see the field, LSU’s defense never faltered.
The Tigers’ defense held the Demons to 95 total yards of offense, including -4 rushing yards.
“They played like they’re supposed to,” said LSU coach Les Miles. “No matter who came in the game, they played the same stadium.”
While the disappointing tradition was broken, LSU, who Northwestern coach Bradley Dale Peveto called “definitely the No. 1 team in the country,” put on a show.
The Tigers racked up 400 yards of offense on 225 passing yards and 175 rushing yards.
Sophomore quarterback Zach Mettenberger got his first action as a Tiger, playing the entire second half. Mettenberger went 8 of 11 passing for 92 yards and a touchdown.
“He came in when we needed him and he didn’t let us down,” said junior cornerback Morris Claiborne. “When he came in for [senior quarterback] Jarrett Lee, Zach didn’t miss a beat and that’s how it’s supposed to