LSU Stifles Vanderbilt 27-3, Moves to 2-0

Ryan Baker shined in his first action of the season
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LSU Football always finds ways to beat teams ugly, even when the scoreline doesn't say so.

The Tigers defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 27-3 in Nashville on Saturday night, but did so as ungracefully on offense as possible.

Les Miles tried many new faces tonight, highlighted by solid performances by Josh Williford at guard and true freshmen Alfred Blue and Spencer Ware at running back.

But if there was a LVP, it would quarterback Jordan Jefferson.


Jefferson went 8-20 for 96 yards. He also threw an interception in the red zone, which is a cardinal sin for a signal caller.

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Three Things to Look For -- LSU versus Vanderbilt Prediction

Jefferson went a pedestrian 20-29 for 138 yards vs Vandy in '08
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LSU has started the season off with a thrilling-that-shouldn't-have-been-thrilling 30-24 victory over North Carolina. They are now 1-0, heading into their first game versus SEC bottom-feeders Vanderbilt.

Though LSU should win this game with ease, the Tigers always finds to make things interesting at the end. Here are three things to look for on Saturday....

1) Can LSU put together four quarters of high-level football?

An even better question would be, "Can Jordan Jefferson be a consistent quarterback from start to finish?"

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LSU Tailgate Show -- 91.1 KLSU

Join the KLSU Sports Staff today as Sports Director Jason Templet and I broadcast from the LSU Student Union today on 91.1 KLSU or KLSU.fm at 11:30 CT for the "LSU Tailgate Show."

We break down the SEC opener for the Tigers, as well as the big games this weekend in college football.

Feel free to Tweet your questions to twitter.com/KLSUSports. 

Randle, Jefferson & Barrow Gets Ready for Vanderbilt

LSU receiver Reuben Randle talks about LSU's success in the return game, how short passes get him into a rhythm and his touchdown reception against UNC.



Jordan Jefferson talks about LSU's inability to create second half offense versus North Carolina and next week's game versus Vanderbilt.



LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow gives his thoughts on is foot injury and next week's SEC opener versus Vanderbilt.