Original scoreboard illustration for October 17, 2026: No. 16 Mississippi State 0, No. 22 LSU 31, final in Baton Rouge.

Statewide sports: Mississippi State shut out 31–0 at LSU

October 17, 2026 Jon Myers

No. 16 Mississippi State fell 31–0 at No. 22 LSU on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, according to the Bulldogs’ official game recap.

LSU built a 21–0 halftime lead with three touchdown passes, then added a field goal and another touchdown pass in the third quarter. Mississippi State did not score.

Quarterback Billy Puckett and running back Kolin Wilson made their first collegiate starts. Mississippi State’s postgame notes list Puckett with 16 completions on 26 attempts for 121 yards and Wilson with 75 rushing yards on 18 carries.

Photo: Pontotoc News original scoreboard illustration

Sources: Mississippi State Athletics: Bulldogs Fall At LSU, October 17, 2026; Mississippi State official postgame notes — LSU, October 17, 2026