The No. 23 LSU Tigers triumphed over the No. 21 Missouri Tigers with a final score of 49-39 on the road. Jayden Daniels, LSU’s quarterback, delivered a remarkable performance by throwing for 259 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 139 yards and an additional score. Despite playing with injured ribs for a significant portion of the second half, Daniels rallied his team to a crucial victory in a game where defense seemed optional.
Logan Diggs contributed to LSU’s offensive talents with an impressive 134 yards rushing and a touchdown, while Malik Naberscaught a pivotal six passes for 146 yards, including the go-ahead score with just 2:58 remaining in the game. With this victory, LSU improved to a 4-2 record, including a 3-1 record in the SEC.
On the other side of the field, Missouri’s Brady Cook threw for 411 yards, accumulating two touchdowns and two interceptions. Luther Burden III caught an impressive 11 passes for 149 yards, and Cody Schrader added to Missouri’s offensive display with 114 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Despite several opportunities late in the game to close the gap, Missouri was unable to secure the win.
The game was marked by wild momentum swings, especially in the second half. Both teams combined for a staggering 46 first downs, 1,061 yards of total offense, and accumulated 22 penalties for 145 yards. LSU’s defense stepped up when it mattered most, as safety Major Burns intercepted Cook and returned it for a game-sealing score. The win was a testament to LSU’s resilience, with Jayden Daniels leading the way in a high-scoring and entertaining clash between two ranked teams.
