Two starting LBs return for LSU against Mississippi State
LSU hasn't allowed a touchdown in more than nine quarters. The Tigers shut out their last two opponents. They recorded their most recent shutout, against Louisiana-Monroe, without two of their starting linebackers.
Both Kwon Alexander and Lamar Louis missed LSU's game last week. They are both expected back in the Tigers' lineup against Mississippi State.
Alexander started nine games last year. He finished with 65 tackles, including 6.5 for loss. Louis played in all 13 games last year, recording 25 tackles. Both started LSU's first two games this season.
Sophomore Duke Riley and junior Deion Jones started in their spots.
The Tigers didn't skip a beat without two of their starters. Riley led the team with eight tackles last week. Jones had two including .5 for loss.