What about last night? Let’s call it what it was, a painful loss in Baton Rouge. That said, a heroic effort is usually required when facing LSU at home, especially at night. Though they were held to just three points, Mississippi State’s defense did show some flashes, as LSU only scored 19.
Defensive x-factor Montez Sweat shined in the losing effort with seven total tackles, one for loss, and a sack. He got to Tiger quarterback Joe Burrow and left it all on the field. Having shown his ability as a true edge rusher, Sweat has embraced his role and is sure to post even higher stats going forward.