Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Southeastern Louisiana Lions in Week 4 Matchup

Brian Kelly and Co. look to go 4-0 to open the 2025 season, host an in-state foe at Tiger Stadium.

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No. 3 LSU (3-0, 1-0 SEC) will return to Tiger Stadium on Saturday night for the program's Week 4 showdown against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

After three consecutive wins over the Clemson Tigers, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and Florida Gators, the Bayou Bengals have handled business ahead of the Week 4 against the Lions.

Brian Kelly and Co. have questions that must be answered offensively, but on defense, the unit has clicked on all cylinders out the gate this season.

“We’re all just unselfish,” sophomore linebacker Davhon Keys said. “Especially in the offseason, we knew it was gonna be a lot of competition, but we all knew what our ultimate goal was, and that’s winning the championship.

"You can only have 11 guys on the field, so you just gotta be ready for when your number’s called. Everyone was preparing, Everyone was getting ready for when their number’s called... We didn’t miss a beat because we were all preparing like we were gonna start.”

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

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What Brian Kelly Said: Week 4 Edition

"I would be really concerned if we didn't have the work ethic, if we didn't have the players that wanted to improve. But they do, desperately. It's our job as coaches to really work on their technical pieces," Kelly said.

"The technical is very important. We have five new starters on the offensive line and with that comes so much technical work, communication, working together as one unit and that's the work that's in front of us.

"I believe that if we stay the course and keep demanding in the right manner, in a positive coaching environment but demanding better at our technique, getting off the ball, working together as one and then from a coaching perspective, putting them in a better position."

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Pregame Updates:

- LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green is going through warmups in Tiger Stadium with the Bayou Bengals' starting tight end wearing a brace on his knee. Green suffered an MCL sprain in Week 2 against Louisiana Tech.

- LSU linebacker West Weeks is OUT on Saturday night in Death Valley. Weeks is in street clothes while the Tigers go through warm-ups.

- LSU will roll with Whit Weeks and Davhon Keys as the starting linebackers in Week 4 against Southeastern Louisiana with [West] Weeks sidelined.

- The Tigers will keep the starting safety unit the same on Saturday night with Tamarcus Cooley and AJ Haulcy earning the nod.

- Kelly and Co. will keep Mansoor Delane and PJ Woodland as the starting cornerbacks on Saturday night against Southeastern Louisiana.

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Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- Southeastern Louisiana has won the opening coin toss and will defer. The LSU Tigers will receive the ball to start in Death Valley.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier checks down to Caden Durham on the first play of the game for a loss of seven yards followed by a one-yard run from Durham. Tigers unable to convert on third down and go three-and-out on the opening drive.

- The LSU defense forces a three-and-out from Southeastern on the Lions' first possession of the night. Tigers take over on the Southeastern 45-yard line.

- Garrett Nussmeier opens the drive on back-to-back passes to Barion Brown and Aaron Anderson with both wideouts dropping the ball. Tigers convert on 3rd-and-10 to keep the drive alive with Anderson hauling in the reception.

- LSU's Garrett Nussmeier gets in the end-zone on a quarterback sneak from the one-yard line to cap off a 13-play, 45-yard touchdown drive. Nussmeier went 4-for-6 with 27 passing yards. Tigers ran the ball seven times for 18 yards.

Score Update: LSU 7, Southeastern Louisiana 0

- The LSU defense forces a three-and-out on Southeastern's second possession of the game, but a running into the kicker penalty on Dashawn Spears gives the Lions a first down. Southeastern keeps the drive alive with 2:57 remaining in the opening quarter.

- Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Carson Camp scrambles for an eight-yard gain followed by a dropped pass from Luke Besh. Lions run it up the middle on third and fourth down and unable to convert. Tigers take over after forcing a turnover on downs.

End 1Q: LSU 7, Southeastern Louisiana 0

Second Quarter:

- LSU marches down the field to open the second quarter with running back Ju'Juan Johnson getting in the end-zone on a two-yard touchdown run to put the Tigers up 14. 7-play, 44-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 14, Southeastern Louisiana 0

- Southeastern goes four plays for 20 yards, but LSU's defense holds strong on the Lions' first offensive drive of the second quarter. SELU punts it away with the Tigers taking over on their own 26-yard line.

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier scrambles for a 26-yard gain followed by a Ju'Juan Johnson 10-yard run to get in the end-zone. Johnson's second touchdown of the night. Tigers go up 21-0 on the 7-play, 74-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 21, Southeastern Louisiana 0

- The LSU defense continues keeping Southeastern in check with another forced three-and-out. Tigers take over on their own 43-yard line. 5:47 remaining in the frame.

- Garrett Nussmeier connects with Barion Brown for a 17-yard touchdown to cap off an 8-play, 57-yard scoring drive. Nussmeier is up to 136 yards through the air on 14-of-19 passing.

Score Update: LSU 28, Southeastern Louisiana 0

- LSU capitalizes off of forcing another Southeastern Louisiana Lions punt with the Tigers marching down the field and getting back in the end-zone. Garrett Nussmeier connects with Zavion Thomas for a touchdown to cap off an 8-play, 56-yard scoring drive.

HALFTIME: LSU 35, Southeastern 0

Third Quarter:

- Southeastern Louisiana will receive the opening kick to start the second half with LSU set to boot it away with 30 minutes remaining in the non-conference contest.

- The Lions open the second half with a four-play, 21-yard drive that results in a punt. Tigers open the drive 27-yard line.

- LSU will shakeup the offensive line to start the second half: LT Tyree Adams, LG Coen Echols, C Braelin Moore, RG Josh Thompson, RT DJ Chester.

- The Tigers march down the field on a 7-play, 87-yard touchdown drive that results in a Garrett Nussmeier to Bauer Sharp touchdown.

Score Update: LSU 42, Southeastern Louisiana 0

- Brian Kelly and Co. pull the starters on defense with Southeastern Louisiana capitalizing on the second possession of the half. Lions drive down the field to get in the end-zone on an 8-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 42, Southeastern Louisiana 7

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's night is done after going 25-for-31 passing with 273 yards through the air with three touchdowns. Backup quarterback Michael Van Buren will take over at quarterback.

- LSU offensive lineman DJ Chester is in with the second-team at right tackle and has been called for targeting. Chester has been ejected and will miss the first half of Week 5 at Ole Miss.

End 3Q: LSU 42, Southeastern Louisiana 7

Fourth Quarter:

- Van Buren leads the Tigers down the field on methodical 16-play, 81-yard touchdown drive with 7:05 coming off of the game clock. Van Buren gets in the end-zone on a quarterback sneak to extend the elad to 42.

Score Update: LSU 49, Southeastern Louisiana 7

- After forcing Southeastern Louisiana to punt the ball away for the sixth time on the night, LSU quarterback Michael Van Buren leads his second scoring drive of the night after connecting with Kyle Parker for a 27-yard touchdown. 6-play, 58-yard touchdown drive.

Score Update: LSU 56, Southeastern Louisiana 7

FINAL: LSU 56, Southeastern Louisiana 10

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