The LSU Tigers had a thrilling victory over the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, with quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the way. Daniels threw for a career-high 431 yards and four touchdowns, completing 30 of his 42 passes. He also ran for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
The Tigers got off to a strong start, scoring on their first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead. Missouri responded with a touchdown of their own, but LSU answered with another touchdown to make it 21-7. The Tigers then added two more touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 35-14 lead into halftime.
In the second half, Missouri made a valiant effort to get back in the game, scoring two touchdowns in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 35-26. But LSU was able to respond with two more touchdowns of their own, including Daniels’ rushing touchdown, to make it 49-26. Missouri scored one more touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough as LSU held on for the 49-39 victory.
Daniels was the star of the game for LSU, as he was able to make plays with both his arm and his legs. He was able to spread the ball around to multiple receivers, completing passes to eight different players. He also showed off his athleticism by running for a touchdown and picking up several key first downs with his feet.
The win was a big one for LSU, as they improved to 4-2 on the season and kept their hopes of winning the SEC West alive. It was also a big day for Daniels, who showed why he is one of the top quarterbacks in the conference. With Daniels at the helm, the Tigers have a chance to make some noise in the SEC this season.
