It was not a typical tuneup home game, as the ninth-ranked LSU Tigers got everything they asked for in a 44-22 win over Eastern Michigan in Baton Rouge on Saturday.
LSU boasted the highest point spread of any team in college football on the day as a 44-point favorite, via Odds Shark. Then, the Tigers entered the fourth quarter with an eight-point lead.
So what went wrong? And what saved the day? Take a look below to find out.
LSU Game Grades vs. Eastern Michigan
| Unit | First-Half Grade | Final Grade |
| Pass Offense | F | F |
| Run Offense | B | A- |
| Pass Defense | B- | B- |
| Run Defense | C+ | C+ |
| Special Teams | B- | C+ |
| Coaching | C+ | B- |
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