Instant Takeaways: LSU Football Handles Business in 23-7 Win Over Louisiana Tech

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks led the Tigers with 10 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 0.5 sacks while five-star true freshman DJ Pickett logged a pass breakup along with Ashton Stamps and Mansoor Delane.

Louisiana Tech was selective in their play-calling after attempting 25 passing attempts for 96 yards through the air to 27 rushing attempts.

On the ground, LSU held the Bulldogs to 2.1 yards per carry with Jack Pyburn, Bernard Gooden and Jimari Butler wreaking havoc in the trenches.

No. 2: Wide Receiver Trio Lifts the Tigers Down the Stretch

LSU wide receivers Barion Brown, Aaron Anderson and Zavion Thomas paved the way through the air with Garrett Nussmeier utilizing the trio wideouts almost exclusively on Saturday night in Death Valley.

Brown, a Kentucky transfer that has quickly become a favorite receiver for Nussmeier, hauled in 8 receptions for 94 total yards on the night.

For Anderson, the Louisiana native has become Mr. Reliable for Nussmeier and the offense after once again piecing together a strong outing for the Tigers' offense. He finished the night with 8 receptions and 73 yards in Week 2.

The "gadget wide receiver" that has immediately turned heads in Baton Rouge in Zavion Thomas.

The 5-foot-10, 192-pound speedster has become a Swiss Army Knife on offense with the Tigers making sure to get him the ball in space.

On Saturday night in Death Valley, Thomas was used in a myriad of ways after reeling in 4 receptions for 34 yards through the air along with 54 rushing yards on 6 carries. Thomas ended the day with 88 all-purpose yards on his way to a big night for LSU.

No. 3: By The Numbers...

LSU's offense out-gained Louisiana Tech 366 to 154 led by a strong outing from the defense on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.

Nussmeier logged 237 yards through the air with the Bulldogs totaling 96 passing yards as the Tigers handled business in the attack on offense.

On the ground, it was a challenge for the Bayou Bengals with the program unable to pass the century mark until 2:45 remaining with 129 yards total. For Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs logged 58 rushing yards in Week 2.

In the red-zone, LSU went 5-for-5 while Louisiana Tech went 0-0 with the Tigers struggling down the stretch from inside the 20-yard line.

Now, all attention turns to Week 3 with Billy Napier and the Florida Gators heading to Baton Rouge for a Southeastern Conference clash in Tiger Stadium.