LSU vs McNeese State: Live In-Game Updates, Box Score

The LSU Tigers will host in-state neighbor McNeese State for a Week 5 matchup, hopeful to continue the at-home winning streak.

The Tigers head into the matchup 3-1, with three at-home wins and one on-the-road loss to the Ole Miss Rebels.

As LSU is a favored winner heading into the early-season matchup, it's a critical time for the team to find momentum during the at-home game and over the next matchups.

It's a crucial month for LSU. Not only are the Tigers heading into anticipated SEC matchups both at home and on the road, but they are also trying to find success this month to head into the daunting November stretch with as few losses as possible.

The McNeese State matchup will be the first look into how this next month will look for LSU, seeing how the team will adjust to the much-needed replacements from both sides of the ball after losing key players to injuries.

The program, taken over by Lane Kiffin this offseason, now runs on a next-man mentality, with backups stepping up at crucial positions on both sides of the ball.

It's not only a major opportunity for the next-best option, but a chance for the Tigers to be able to prove that an offset from injuries won't make an impact on the team's success.

That's what fans will be looking for during the McNeese matchup, having backups taking over for some of the most-watched position groups on the field.

LSU quarterback Landen Clark — Sep 26, 2026; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Landen Clark (11) runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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FIRST QUARTER

McNeese wins the toss and starts from its own 25-yard line. The Cowboys secure the first down with an 11-yard pass before a 17-yard run moves the drive into LSU territory. LSU safety Tamarcus Cooley intercepts the pass intended for McNeese wide receiver Kam Senegal.

change of possession

LSU starts on its own 48-yard line, with a 7-yard run from running back Dilin Jones putting the Tigers at 1st & goal. The Tigers complete the drive with a 1-yard rushing touchdown from Jones. The kick is good.

LSU 7 - McNeese 0

change of possession

McNeese starts the drive on the 25-yard line, before going three-and-out and putting the ball away to the Tigers.

change of possession

The Tigers start on the 23-yard line, before a 22-yard catch from wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. takes the ball to midfield. A 4-yard pass to Corey Barber Jr. gets the Tigers a 1st down on a 4th & 4. Tight End Roman Mothershed finishes out the drive with a 1-yard receiving touchdown. The kick is good.

LSU 14 - McNeese 0

change of possession

McNeese began the drive on its own 35-yard line, before the Tigers make a crucial stop on and the Cowboys are forced to punt the ball away.

change of possession

The Tigers start off the drive with a 10-yard pass to Mothershed, followed by a 14-yard pass to Eugene Wilson before ending out the quarter.

change of possession

Wide receiver starts out the quarter with a 7-yard catch to advance the ball to the 35-yard line. Leavitt throws an interception on a 3rd & 5, picked off by McNeese cornerback Lorenzell Dubose, quickly ending the drive.

change of possession

McNeese starts the drive on its own 9-yard line, before going three-and-out on the earned possession.

change of possession

LSU starts the drive on the McNeese State 47-yard line, with a 14-yard catch to Watkins on 4th & 5 to continue the drive. Backup quarterback Landen Clark runs into the end zone with a 3-yard rushing touchdown. The kick is good.

LSU 21 - McNeese 0

change of possession

McNeese begins the drive on the 35-yard line, with a massive sack from defensive tackle Deuce Geralds on 3rd & 10 to shut down the drive and force the Cowboys to punt.

change of possession

LSU starts off the drive with a 23-yard pass to Barber to move the ball to the midfield point, before a 18-yard pass to Wilson to put the Tigers at 1st & goal. Barber completes the drive with a 6-yard receiving touchdown. The kick is good.

LSU 28 - McNeese 0

change of possession

The Cowboys start the drive on the 25-yard line. After an incomplete pass on 3rd & 15, the Cowboys are forced to punt the ball away.

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