Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in Week 2 Matchup

No. 3 LSU will square off against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium for the program's home opener in Baton Rouge.

Redshirt-senior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier will take the field with an opportunity to lead the Bayou Bengals to the program's first 2-0 start since 2019 with a victory.

"There's a standard of playing football here at LSU, and that's the standard that we're gonna have to play when we go on that field. Every Saturday, there's a standard, and our guys know what the standard is," Brian Kelly said. "We're gonna be demanding, not demeaning, but we're gonna be demanding.

"Our expectations are that if we want to go 1-0, we have to do the same things each and every week, and we're not moving off of that. We've heard enough about the other stuff. We're gonna focus on what we can control, and that is today."

Now, all eyes are on the Tigers in Death Valley with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. CT against an in-state foe.

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Here's what Brian Kelly said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

What Brian Kelly Said: Week 2 Edition

"Playing at Tiger Stadium is such a special opportunity. So, I know our guys and staff and fans and everybody associated with the program coming back to Tiger Stadium is pretty exciting. We've got like 45 guys that will be walking down Victory Hill for the first time," Kelly said.

"When you get a chance to open on the road and have some success, you build a lot of momentum. Now, the opportunity to play at home heightens it even more."

Pregame Updates:

- LSU wide receiver Destyn Hill is OUT for Saturday night's Week 2 matchup against Louisiana Tech. The Tigers will roll with the same rotation of Aaron Anderson, Zavion Thomas, Chris Hilton, Barion Brown and Nic Anderson.

- The Tigers will utilize a first-team offensive line rotation of: LT Tyree Adams, LG Paul Mubenga, C Braelin Moore, RG Josh Thompson, RT Weston Davis.

- LSU's starting secondary will remain the same: CB Mansoor Delane, CB PJ Woodland, S A.J. Haulcy, S Tamarcus Cooley.

- LSU defensive back Jardin Gilbert is listed as the backup STAR ahead of Week 2 in Tiger Stadium.

- The defensive end rotation remains the same with Jack Pyburn, Patrick Payton, Gabriel Reliford and Jimari Butler handling the heavy lifting in the trenches.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- Louisiana Tech has won the opening coin toss and will defer to the second half. The LSU Tigers will receive the ball first on Saturday night in Death Valley.

- LSU offensive lineman Braelin Moore goes down on the first play from scrimmage after being rolled up on. Tigers running back Caden Durham gains three yards on the play. DJ Chester replaces Moore at center.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier under-throws a pass to wideout Barion Brown and Louisiana Tech defensive back Michael Richard hauls in the interception on the Tigers' first drive of the game.

- Defensive coordinator Blake Baker's unit forces a three-and-out after Louisiana Tech rolls with a pair of passing attempts and a run up the middle. LSU receives the punt and will begin the drive on their own 41-yard line.

- LSU splits the first four plays of the drive with a pair of passing attempts by Nussmeier along with two rushing attempts from Caden Durham. The Tigers are in Louisiana Tech territory with 9:15 remaining in the frame.

- After an eight-play, 25-yard drive, LSU kicker Damian Ramos misses a 51-yard field goal attempt with Louisiana Tech taking over on their own 41-yard line. 6:39 remaining in the first quarter.

- Louisiana Tech quarterback Trey Kukok breaks open a 17-yard run to open the drive, but is unable to carve out anything else on the second drive of the game. Bulldogs punt it away after a four-play, 22-yard drive. 4:56 remaining in the quarter.

- After starting the drive on the LSU 2-yard line, Garrett Nussmeier connects on back-to-back passes with Barion Brown and Zavion Thomas hauling in a pair of 15-yard receptions. DJ Chester remains in at center with Braelin Moore in the locker room after suffering a lower-body injury on the first play.

- LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas is piecing together a strong drive for the Tigers after taking a rushing attempt 48 yards down to the Louisiana Tech 12-yard line. He's up to 74 all-purpose yards in the first quarter.

- Garrett Nussmeier connects with Oklahoma wide receiver transfer Nic Anderson for a seven-yard touchdown reception. 11-play, 98-yard scoring drive. 5:37 off the game clock.

Score Update: LSU 7, Louisiana Tech 0

End 1Q: LSU 7, Louisiana Tech 0

Second Quarter:

- LSU cornerback DJ Pickett comes away with an impressive pass breakup on second down followed by a shoelace tackle by Whit Weeks to force fourth down after an 8-play, 26-yard drive. Louisiana Tech punts it away to LSU. Zavion Thomas fair catches at the LSU nine-yard line.

- Brian Kelly and Co. are tinkering the offensive line: LT Tyree Adams, LG Coen Echols, C DJ Chester, RG Josh Thompson, RT Weston Davis. Echols replaces Paul Mubenga. Chester remains in for Moore.

- Garrett Nussmeier and the offense benefit from back-to-back pass interference calls on Louisiana Tech following multiple chunk yard plays to get inside the Louisiana Tech 15-yard line. LSU within striking range to make this a two possession game.

- After a 13-play, 85-yard drive, Nussmeier is unable to connect with Trey'Dez Green and Kyle Parker on back-to-back plays in the end-zone. LSU is forced to kick a 23-yard field goal with Damian Ramos drilling it.

Score Update: LSU 10, Louisiana Tech 0

- LSU's defense remains active with another forced punt down the stretch of the second quarter. Louisiana Tech goes five plays for 17 yards and boots it away. The Bulldogs have 74 total yards with halftime inching closer.

- After a 7-play, 28-yard drive, LSU is forced to punt it away for the first time on the night. Louisiana Tech will begin the drive on their own 21-yard line. 32 seconds remaining in the half.

HALFTIME: LSU 10, Louisiana Tech 0

Third Quarter:

- Louisiana Tech will receive the second half kickoff.

- LSU forces Louisiana to punt on their first possession of the second half after a 7-play, 34-yard drive. Zavion Thomas fields the punt at LSU's 10-yard line to begin the drive.

- The Numbers: LSU has 195 total yards through 2.5 quarter with 115 passing yards and 85 rushing yards. The Tigers have held Louisiana Tech to 85 total yards and six first downs.

- Garrett Nussmeier and Co. are forced to punt it away for the second time on Saturday night after a 9-play, 49-yard drive. LSU punts it away in their own territory. Louisiana Tech takes over on their own 11-yard line. 6:39 remaining in the third quarter.

- After a Louisiana Tech punt, the LSU offense marches down the field to get back in the end-zone to extend the lead to 17 with 1:52 remaining in the third quarter. Caden Durham punches in the score following a 6-play, 33-yard drive.

Score Update: LSU 17, Louisiana Tech 0

- LSU's defense remains strong in the third quarter with the program forcing Louisiana Tech to punt the ball away for the seventh time on the night. The Tigers have allowed 86 total yards of offense in a masterclass night for coordinator Blake Baker and Co.

End of 3Q: LSU 17, Louisiana Tech 0

Fourth Quarter:

- LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green goes down on the field on the Tigers' first play of the fourth quarter with the training staff assisting him to the medical tent for further evaluation.

- Garrett Nussmeier and the offense march down the field on an 11-play, 38-yard scoring drive that ends in a 46-yard field goal from Damian Ramos.

Score Update: LSU 20, Louisiana Tech 0

- LSU and Louisiana Tech have exchanged punts to open the fourth quarter with the Tigers kicking it away after a three-play, -14-yard drive.

- Louisiana Tech marches down the field on a 13-play, 74-yard drive with quarterback Blake Baker connecting with Devin Gandy for the touchdown on 3rd-and-17. 4:02 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Score Update: LSU 20, Louisiana Tech 7

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