Johnson tosses 4 TD passes, LSU outlasts Mississippi St. 28-25

LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) passes against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

by: Associated Press

Posted: Sep 25, 2021 / 03:07 PM EDT

Updated: Sep 25, 2021 / 03:29 PM EDT

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STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Max Johnson passed for 280 yards and four touchdowns to lead LSU to a 28-25 victory over late-rallying Mississippi State.

LSU had only 343 yards offense and was 5 of 32 on third down, but reeled off several big plays when needed.

Mississippi State dominated the stat sheet with 486 yards offense and 12 third-down conversions, but turned the ball over twice inside the LSU 30-yard line and regularly squandered momentum-building drives.

Johnson was 17-of-27 passing with one interception.

LSU moves to 3-1 on the season and 1-0 in SEC play.