Johnson has 4 TD passes, LSU outlasts Mississippi St. 28-25
Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) stands amid LSU defenders and gestures after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Lideatrick Griffin (5) stands amid LSU defenders and gestures after catching a pass for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) is sacked by Mississippi State defensive end Aaron Odom during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) is sacked by Mississippi State defensive end Aaron Odom during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:53 PM EDT
LSU defensive end Ali Gaye (11) pulls down Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

LSU defensive end Ali Gaye (11) pulls down Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 02:18 PM EDT
LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) is pressured by Mississippi State defensive tackle Cameron Young (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) is pressured by Mississippi State defensive tackle Cameron Young (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
LSU wide receiver Trey Palmer (33) runs past Mississippi State lineman Grant Jackson (52) for a yardage gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

LSU wide receiver Trey Palmer (33) runs past Mississippi State lineman Grant Jackson (52) for a yardage gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
LSU running back Corey Kiner (21) turns the corner for a short gain as Mississippi State players pursue during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

LSU running back Corey Kiner (21) turns the corner for a short gain as Mississippi State players pursue during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) knocks away a pass intended for LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) knocks away a pass intended for LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:18 PM EDT
LSU cornerback Cordale Flott (25) celebrates intercepting a Mississippi State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

LSU cornerback Cordale Flott (25) celebrates intercepting a Mississippi State pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:18 PM EDT
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)

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)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:16 PM EDT
Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath (4) fumbles as he is upended by LSU cornerback Cordale Flott (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State wide receiver Malik Heath (4) fumbles as he is upended by LSU cornerback Cordale Flott (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:16 PM EDT
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:16 PM EDT
Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) rushes for short yardage as LSU safety Jay Ward (5) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State running back Dillon Johnson (23) rushes for short yardage as LSU safety Jay Ward (5) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Sep. 25, 2021 01:16 PM EDT