# LSU Tigers Need Offense Consistency

> LSU's defense has been strong but needs offensive consistency to compete in SEC.
- Title: LSU Tigers Need Offense Consistency · LSU Tigers On SI
- Summary: LSU's defense has been strong but needs offensive consistency to compete in SEC. lsu, tigers, defense · reported by LSU Tigers On SI.
- Keywords: lsu, tigers, defense, offense, sec, sam leavitt, mississippi state, kentucky, sports, Need, Consistency, LSU Tigers On SI
- Source: LSU Tigers On SI — https://si.com/college/lsu/football/lsu-cannot-keep-asking-its-defense-to-carry-the-team
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lsu, tigers, defense, offense, sec, sam leavitt, mississippi state, kentucky, sports
## LSU Defense Strong in 2026
LSU football has gotten strong production from its defense throughout the 2026 season.
## Mississippi State Shutout
LSU defeated Mississippi State 31-0 this past Saturday.
## Offense Needs Consistency
The Tigers still need more consistency from their offense if they want to compete with the best teams in the sec.
## Sam Leavitt Performance
Leavitt completed 31 of 38 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns.
## Tigers' 21-0 Lead
Leavitt helped LSU build a 21-0 halftime lead.
## Third Quarter Drive
The Tigers put together a 16-play, 74-yard drive in the third quarter that ended with a field goal.
## LSU's 379 Yards
LSU finished with 379 total yards and converted eight of 13 third downs.
## Defense Helped Control
Safety Ty Benefield intercepted Mississippi State quarterback Parker Puckett in the first quarter.
## Fourth Down Stop
The Tigers later stopped the Bulldogs on fourth-and-1 at the LSU 31.
## Kentucky Loss
LSU's 35-34 overtime loss to Kentucky on Oct. 10 offered a different example.
## Kentucky Touchdown
Kentucky returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter.
## Leavitt Interception
Leavitt threw an interception that gave Kentucky possession at the LSU 36-yard line.
## Late Fumble
The Tigers lost a late fumble when Leavitt was sacked at the LSU 28.
## Offense Needs Consistency
LSU cannot assume its defense will always come up with a turnover or a fourth-down stop.
## Tigers Need Consistency
The Tigers have already shown they can put together productive drives.
## Defense Sets Tone
For LSU to reach its goals in 2026, the offense has to do its part too.
## Key takeaway

LSU's defense has been strong but needs offensive consistency to compete in SEC.