Early and then late, LSU`s defense leads the way against Louisiana Tech
(WorldNews Sport)

As is often the case, the LSU defense had a big hand in the Tigers` nonconference win against Louisiana Tech on Saturday night. But it wasn`t pretty at times and certainly wasn`t the artistic success the Tigers have become known for on that side of the ball, especially in the eyes of coach Ed Orgeron. No. 6 LSU survived an upset bid by 20-point underdog Louisiana Tech in Tiger Stadium when the defense, stung by a pair of touchdowns by the visitors in the second half, dug in late and made the plays it needed to hold on for a 38-21 victory. `I was worried about it all week,` Orgeron said of his team coming off an emotional 22-21 road upset of then-No. 7 Auburn. `But we get up 24-0. I thought...