Headline - LSU Finishes Perfect Regular Season & Joe Burrow's Last Game In Tiger Stadium

December 2, 2019

LSU's Joe Burrow threw for 352 yards and three touchdowns, as top-ranked LSU posted its most lopsided victory in the 58-game series history with Texas A&M, 50-7, to finish the regular season 12-0.
Meanwhile, LSU's defense put forth its most complete performance of the season while holding Texas A&M to seven points, 169 total yards, and 2-of-13 on third down while coming up with a safety and six sacks for the first time in three seasons.
The Tigers intercepted Kellen Mond three times, as the Aggies quarterback managed only 10-of-30 passing for 92 yards.
Burrow, the Heisman Memorial Trophy front-runner, broke Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch's 1998 single-season passing yards SEC record (4,275), and tied Drew Lock's (Missouri) 2017 passing touchdowns record with his 44th of the season.
Burrow, who has 4,366 passing yards this season, left to a standing ovation with 12 minutes remaining in the game. He also moved to second on LSU's career passing yards list with 7,257 - trailing only four-year starter Tommy Hodson (9,115).
LSU will face Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 pm in the 2019 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
LSU's has sold out of its ticket allotment, thus fans are encouraged to use the official StubHub marketplace at LSUsports.net/marketplace.

Talented 2021 four-star wide receiver Deion Smith announced Sunday that he has committed to LSU.
The 6-3, 175-pound prospect from Jackson, MS (Provine) is rated the No. 11 wide receiver in the country and the No. 1 overall player from the state of Mississippi for the class of 2021, according to Rivals.
Zack Evans: Elite five-star running back and major LSU target Zachary Evans has announced that he will be making his college commitment this upcoming Wednesday.
The 6-0, 200-pound prospect from Houston, Texas (North Shore HS) is the No. 1 running back in the country for the class of 2020, according to 247Sports. His top schools are believed to be LSU, Georgia, Texas, Ohio State, Alabama, and Oklahoma.

Bama went bust against Auburn losing 48-45.
For the first time since the College Football Playoff began, Alabama will not get an invite, its slim hopes officially ending after a stunning loss.
Clemson won its rivalry game against South Carolina in convincing fashion, 38-3.
Clemson became the first team in at least 20 years to keep all 12 of its regular-season opponents from eclipsing the 300-yard mark.
Ohio State had little trouble beating Michigan 56-27.
For Georgia, the No. 4 team and seemingly most vulnerable of the committee's current playoff favorites, looked the part on Saturday, demolishing Georgia Tech 52-7.
Minnesota's dream season ended with a fizzle as Wisconsin pulled away in the second half with a 38-17 win.
Florida State came to a screeching halt in a frustrating 40-17 loss to Florida.
Bedlam looked like it might eliminate another playoff contender, but Oklahoma pulled away from Oklahoma State in the second half winning 34-16.
Oregon wrapped up a 10-win regular season with a 24-10 decision over Oregon State in the Civil War.
Utah has been the quietest playoff contender, but a 45-15 win over Colorado on Saturday moved the Utes to 11-1 and secured their spot in the Pac-12 title game.

The LSU Tigers won their fourth consecutive home game, as they defeated the Missouri State Bears by a score of 73-58 on Friday night at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Darius Days led the way for the Tigers as he had team highs in points with 20 and rebounds with 10.
Emmitt Williams also had an impressive outing for the Tigers, scoring 14 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.
Javonte Smart led LSU with a season-high 9 assists as well as 6 points.
Freshman Trendon Watford scored 12 points and added 5 rebounds.
Skylar Mays contributed to the Tigers victory as he scored 12 points with six of them coming from downtown.
Up next for the Tigers is Off the Bench night vs UNO at the PMAC on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8 pm.

The Saints return home to play San Francisco on Dec. 8 in the Superdome.
Sheldon Rankins was chosen by teammates as the Saints' 2019 Ed Block Courage Award winner for persevering through adversity.
Rankins returned less than 9 months after his torn Achilles in the playoffs. He has 2 sacks and has continued to help a run defense that ranks No. 1 in the NFL since the start of 2018.

The Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 109-104 on Friday night.

Ole Miss dismissed head football coach Matt Luke on Sunday after he posted a 15-21 record in three seasons at the helm.