The fireworks started early for LSU (2-1), with freshman receiver Deion Smith setting the tone for the night with a spectacular snag over the top of a Central Michigan (1-2) defensive back in the end zone. Soon after, defensive back Tiger cornerback Derek Stingley forced a Chippewa fumble and defensive end Andre Anthony swooped in for the scoop and score, putting LSU up 14-0 less than five minutes into the game. The Tigers’ defensive line dictated every play. The pass rush once again had a monster night behind BJ Ojulari, Maason Smith, Jaquelin Roy, among others. The defense combined for 15 tackles for loss and five sacks. Meanwhile, in the run game, the linebackers played with a renewed sense of confidence, as Micah Baskerville, Bugg Strong, and Damone Clark flew across the field, finishing with six tackles each. The star cornerback duo of Eli Ricks and Stingley weren’t perfect, but they once again played a good game, eliminating the Chippewa receivers in the win.