Exhale: LSU withstands punches from Louisiana Tech for hard-fought win at Tiger Stadium
(WorldNews Sport)

Through two quarters of football in an eventual 38-21 win over Louisiana Tech, LSU could take its pick of synonyms: dominant, imposing, overpowering. By the time Clyde Edwards-Helaire turned up field on a toss to the left sideline, dashing for a 28-yard touchdown to go up four scores against Louisiana Tech, it seemed like the No. 6 Tigers were on their way to the blowout that´s expected of a team of their caliber. Then the second half began. Louisiana Tech quarterback J´Marr Smith threw three consecutive touchdown passes - starting with a 20-yard scoring toss just before halftime - and Bulldogs receiver Adrian Hardy hauled in a 42-yard touchdown, falling between LSU defensive backs Kristian...