LSU vs. Louisiana Tech Live In-Game Updates

BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers take on in-state neighbor, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs for a Week 2 matchup in Tiger Stadium.

After a dominating Week 1 performance from LSU, one of the most watched programs in the country this season, for head coach Lane Kiffin's takeover and the recent legal drama in Baton Rouge, there are high expectations for this weekend's talent show.

With a major opponent, the head of the Tigers, next week, with Kiffin's anticipated return to Oxford to face SEC rival the Ole Miss Rebels, LSU has one more chance at a lasting impression before crossing state lines.

As the favored winner heading into LA Tech, backup stars are expected to produce a major part of the scoring success for LSU this Saturday.

Not only to preserve the talented starters for next weekend's slate, but also to give the backups a chance to shine on one of the most noteable stages in college football, when the Tigers need it most.

Both LSU and LA Tech showed off their offensive masterclass for the season openers, with LSU putting 41 points over the Clemson Tigers and LA Tech with an impressive 80-point scoring production against the Northwestern State Demons.

As the offenses will continue to be powerhouses in Tiger Stadium, it's up to each defense to be able to hold off the opponent and come out of Week 2 with an undefeated record.

Which might be the biggest prize for the early season matchup, with both teams coming off an opening week peak.

LSU vs. LA Tech 202 — Sep 6, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) scrambles out the pocket against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defensive lineman Jayden Madkins (90) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Follow along below for live in-game updates of the Louisiana Tech vs. LSU game:

FIRST QUARTER

LSU wins the toss, starting off on its own 25-yard line, before quickly being stopped by LA Tech's defense with a punt on a 4th & 5.

change of possession

LA Tech starts the drive on their 20-yard line, with two rushing attempts by both running back Jaden Miller and quarterback Blake Baker, before Baker goes down with a sack from LSU defensive tackle Deuce Gerlads. LA Tech was forced to punt the ball away on a 4th & 12.

change of possession

LSU starts the drive on its 37-yard line, with a quick 17-yard pass to wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. LSU continues to storm downfield, with back-to-back first downs from wide receiver Eugene Wilson III, with Leavitt rushing to a first and goal for the Tigers. After not being able to continue the run game into the end zone, Leavitt is sacked on a 3rd & 5. After the field goal finishes the 52-yard scoring drive, LSU is up 3-0.

change of possession

LA Tech at their 25-yard line. After an incomplete pass from Baker, a loss of three yards on the run and another sack from defensive end Princewill Umanmielen, LA Tech is forced to kick on a 4th & 14.

change of possession

LA Tech punts to the Tigers, with a major 27-yard return from Wilson to put the Tigers at the LA Tech 44. Another major run from wide receiver Jackson Harris with a 42-yard pass to put LSU at first and goal. Leavitt finishes the drive with a 5-yard rushing touchdown. The kick is good; LSU 10, LA Tech 0.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on the 25-yard line, before a complete pass to LA Tech wide receiver tight end Eli Finley, before a forced fumble by LSU linebacker TJ Dotterry, with a recovery from safety Tamarucs Cooley.

change of possession

LSU starts off on LA Tech's 44-yard line, before Leavitt gets sacked for a loss of 5. After two incomplete passes to Watkins, LSU punts the ball away on a 4th & 15.

change of possession

LA Tech begins the drive on the 10-yard line, with Baker running it down the middle before a fumble, recovered by the Bulldogs. After an incomplete pass on 3rd & 10, LA Tech is forced to punt the ball away.

change of possession

Wilson receives the ball on the LSU 30-yard line, with a 14-yard return to start the drive off on the Tigers' 44-yard line. After an 8-yard reception by running back Dilin Jones and an illegal blocking call on the offense, the Tigers are pushed back to the 42-yard line.

SECOND QUARTER

Leavitt with a quick pass to Wilson, with a forced fumble from LA Tech safety Jordan McRae, taking the ball down to LSU's 19-yard line in the turnover.

change of possession

After two rushes for a loss of 11, Baker throws the ball away on a 3rd & 20. The 54-yard field goal attempt by kicker Keagan Kent is no good.

change of possession

LSU starts of the drive on its own 40-yard line, with a 2-yard gain from a rush from Jones, before Leavitt throws a deep interception to LA Tech safety Kam Franklin.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on its own 40-yard line, with a 2-yard gain over three plays, before the Bulldogs are forced to punt the ball away.

change of possession

LSU starts on its own 20-yard line, with running back Stacy Gage making a breakout 10-yard rush, before another illegal blocking call puts the Tigers back to the 27-yard line for a 2nd & 13. Another penalty sets the Tigers back 10 yards, this time holding after a 15-yard reception from Green. Green secures the first down on a 24-yard reception, with another 15-yard reception from the tight end to put the Tigers at 4th & 2. A 3-yard reception from Watkins secures the first down, with a rush from Leavitt putting LSU inside the 15. Leavitt throws an interception for a pick-six on a 3rd-and-goal. The kick is good. LSU, 10; LA Tech, 6.

With less than two minutes left in the half, LSU starts on its own 25-yard line, hopeful for quick scoring production in the drive. Leavitt looks to his receivers for a 30-yard gain to put the Tigers in the red zone. Pass intended for Wilson on 3rd & 8 is intercepted with a 25-yard return.

change of possession

LA Tech with a quick possession after the interception, with a 5-yard reception to wide receiver Jalen Mickens, before the clock runs out on the Bulldogs.

HALFTIME

LA Tech starts the half on the 25-yard line, being pushed back to the 17-yard line after a holding call on second down of the drive. After an incomplete pass on 3rd & 12, the Bulldogs are forced to punt the ball away.

change of possession

The Tigers start on their own 48-yard line after a 29-yard punt from the Bulldogs. Jones makes a major push to the red zone with a 46-yard carry to put the Tigers at first-and-goal. Leavitt gets sacked on a third-and-goal; the field goal attempt is blocked on the play, with a flag thrown. After another chance to get the Tigers ahead, the kick is good. LSU 13, LA Tech 7.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on its own 34-yard line, with a 10-yard penalty against LSU helping the Bulldogs continue the drive on an incomplete pass on 3rd & 9. Another 10-yard penalty against LSU's defense puts LA Tech on LSU's 42-yard line before LSU fires back with a sack on 2nd & 7. Baker throws an incomplete pass on 4th & 5 to end the drive.

change of possession

LSU starts on its own 40-yard line, with a facemask foul moving up to the 42-yard line and a false start penalty sending them back 5 yards. After the penalty tug-of-war, Green makes a much-needed 23-yard reception. Jones secures another first down for the Tigers before Leavitt rushes into the end zone. After a successful two-point conversion to tight end Malachi Thomas, LSU is up 21 to LA Tech's 7.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on the 25-yard line, with a false start penalty pushing them back to the 20. Baker throws an interception intended for Mickens, picked off by LSU cornerback DJ Pickett, returning it to the 11-yard line.

change of possession

Tigers start on the 11-yard line, with a 2-yard reception to Jones and a 4-yard reception to Watkins, before a no-gain run by Jones. Forced to kick on 4th & 4, LSU adds three to the board. LSU 24, LA Tech 7.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on its own 25-yard line, with a 4-yard pass and 1-yard from Mickens, before Baker gets sacked by safety Dashawn Spears on 3rd & 5, forcing the Bulldogs to punt.

change of possession

LSU starts from the 27-yard line, with a 9-yard pass to Harris to end out the third quarter.

FOURTH QUARTER

LSU starts on 3rd & 1, with a direct snap to Green for a 6-yard rush, gaining the first down. Leavitt launches the ball downfield to Wilson for a 51-yard reception to put the Tigers at first-and-goal. Leavitt rushes into the end zone for the second time in the game. The kick is good; LSU 31, LA Tech 7.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on the 25-yard line, with a 4-yard reception from Finley and a 6-yard carry from Snider to give the Bulldogs a first down. After a short run and an incomplete pass, the Bulldogs were taken down by LSU's defense, with a fumble recovery by Jhase Thomas, returned to the 20.

change of possession

LSU starts on the 20-yard line, with a quick 4-yard rush from Wright and a 5-yard reception to Gage, with Green making the conversion on a 1-yard rush to put LSU at first-and-goal. After two incomplete passes from Leavitt, Green makes a 10-yard reception in the end zone on third-and-goal. The kick is good; LSU 38, LA Tech 7.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on the 32-yard line, before Baker is sacked for a loss of five yards, with a 6-yard gain from Burnette, before Mickens takes the ball all the way down the field, with a 67-yard run to the end zone. The kick is good; LSU 38, LA Tech 14.

change of possession

LSU starts at the 35-yard line, with backup Landen Clark in as the offensive leader, making an early 7-yard rush on the drive. After an incomplete pass to Wright on 3rd & 5, the Tigers are forced to punt.

change of possession

LA Tech starts on its own 34-yard line, with a 15-yard catch from Mickens to gain the first down. Baker gets tackled on the next drive; LSU is penalized for a horse collar, pushing the ball up 15 yards. After a 3-yard reception from Watkins, the Bulldogs go for the 4th & 5, with Umanmielen sacking Baker to end the drive.

change of possession

LSU heads to the 44-yard line to start off the drive, with another early 5-yard rush from Clark. A direct-snap rush to Gage makes the conversion on 3rd & 1, with a holding penalty on the next drive pushing the Tigers back downfield. Clark makes a major throw to Holloway for another first down before Clark explodes into the end zone for a 7-yard rush. Kick is good; LSU 45, LA Tech 14.

change of possession

LA Tech, with backup Trey Kukuk as quarterback, begins its final drive on the 25-yard line with an early 12-yard reception from Theil for another first down, before Kukuk rushes for six yards on 3rd & 4, running out the clock on the next first down.

Final score: LSU 45, LA Tech 14.

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