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Three weeks into the 2021 season, LSU finally played at or near its talent level. I won’t be so bold to say that the coaching staff has fixed every single flaw on this team and are setting themselves up for a 14-1 finish (it was Central Michigan after all). But, as Poseur said in the …

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LSU played the best game of its first 3 in a 49-21 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night in Tiger Stadium. That says as much about how unimpressive the Tigers were in their first 2 games as it does about how impressive they were against the outmanned Chippewas. — Read on http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/lsu-football/lsu-football-assessing-tigers-after-2-1-start/

It was not close to perfect as LSU’s performance did not reach full potential Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. However, the result was still significant improvement from the previous two outings in a 49-21 victory over Central Michigan. — Read on crescentcitysports.com/lsu-better-in-several-areas-still-lacking-in-others-during-win-over-central-michigan/

After coming out very sluggish against McNeese last week, the LSU Tigers came out swinging in week three. The Tigers opened up a 35-7 lead at the half and that was all she wrote for this game. — Read on lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/lists/lsu-football-central-michigan-victory-report-card/

This was a tremendous step for the purple and gold in the right direction for a number of reasons. The play of the freshmen wide receivers is a story all in itself but there were other prominent takeaways from this performance.  — Read on http://www.si.com/college/lsu/

It was a good night for the good guys in purple as the LSU Tigers took care of business. The defense was swarming, it felt like they picked up where they left off against the McNeese Cowboys one week ago. The defense racked up another five sacks in this game, after positing eight against McNeese. …

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Wearing the beautiful rare purple uniforms, Saturday night freshman fever was in full swing at Tigers Stadium as LSU walloped Central Michigan 49-21, with plenty of second year players getting in on the action. — Read on http://www.lsuodyssey.com/post/young-tigers-unleashed-vs-central-michigan

On Saturday, LSU looked more like the LSU we were expecting to see this year. The Tigers beat a solid Central Michigan team that’s led by former Florida head coach Jim McElwain. LSU left Tiger Stadium with a 49-21 win over the Chippewas. More importantly, the Tigers left the game with an offensive identity. — …

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The Tigers clicked on all cylinders to score 49 points while rolling up 484 yards of offense. The defense forced two turnovers, taking one back to the hose while throttling the Central Michigan Chippewas in the process. — Read on http://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/lsu/good-bad-and-ugly-from-lsu-central-michigan-its-a-blowout

Here's everything Ed Orgeron said after the victory, including his thoughts on what the youth movement means moving forward. — Read on 247sports.com/college/lsu/LongFormArticle/LSU-Tigers-football-interview-Ed-Orgeron-head-coach-after-Central-Michigan-171307974/

LSU played with tempo, speed and aggression Saturday night in Tiger Stadium and the Tigers walked away with a dominant win over Central Michigan, 49-21. Take a look at the photo gallery from the game in the post above. — Read on lsu.rivals.com/news/lsu-handles-central-michigan-photo-gallery

Max Johnson passed for 372 yards and a career-best five touchdowns in less than three quarters, LSU defensive end Andre Anthony returned a fumble for a 33-yard score, and the Tigers topped Central Michigan 49-21 on Saturday night. — Read on apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-louisiana-state-tigers-football-michigan-wolverines-football-michigan-f0b487fd65b43e3f76e77c5d6f0dc405

The LSU Tigers came out guns blazing against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday night. The team was looking for a better start than they have seen over the last two games, it was much more like what we expected from the Bayou Bengals offense. — Read on lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/lists/lsu-football-five-takeaways-max-johnson-deion-smith-jack-bech-tigers/

As the first half drew to a close, a thought couldn't help but creep in the back of the mind. Was this the most dominant half of football LSU has played in two years?  — Read on http://www.si.com/college/lsu/

How to Watch LSU vs. Central Michigan : Game Date: Sep. 18, 2021 Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: SEC Network — Read on http://www.si.com/tv/

When LSU has the ball, the item to watch is how the Chippewas defense does against the Tigers front. CMU has made a living in the backfield in two games with nine TFLs per game so far this year. Can the offensive line keep the defenders off the LSU running backs and wide receivers in …

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A month ago when LSU looked at its 2021 schedule, no matter how the opener at UCLA on Sept. 4 would transpire, the next two non-conference games against McNeese on Sept. 11 and Central Michigan this weekend appeared to be outings the Tigers could fine-tune things heading into the Sept. 25 SEC opener at Mississippi …

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After securing a win in their home opener, LSU (1-1) looks to keep the momentum at home against Central Michigan (1-1) for another Saturday Night in Death Valley.  Kickoff is set for 6:39 p.m. on the SEC Network and the LSU Sports Radio Network. — Read on lsusports.net/news/2021/09/18/preview-tigers-back-at-home-to-face-central-michigan/

LSU bounced back with a less-than-spectacular 34-7 home victory against FCS opponent McNeese State and conclude their pre-SEC schedule when they host Central Michigan on Saturday night. It’s a final opportunity to work out the rough spots before a relentless SEC slate hits full force. — Read on http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2021/09/18/central-michigan-football-vs-lsu-time-tv-schedule-game-preview-score/

LSU football's offensive line has been a clear struggle point over the first few weeks of the season, but some reinforcements will arrive when they host Central Michigan this week. — Read on http://www.audacy.com/wwl/local-sports/lsu/how-lsus-prepped-central-michigan-study-from-ucla-opener

CMU faces their second Tigers team from the SEC in three weeks, this time traveling to Death Valley for a primetime contest. — Read on http://www.hustlebelt.com/2021/9/17/22677861/central-michigan-chippewas-vs-lsu-tigers-football-game-preview-week-3-2021

On Friday the Chippewas were scheduled to stay in Baton Rouge, La., leading into Saturday’s game at LSU. That’s how things usually roll in college football, the visiting team arrives a day early and stays somewhere within close proximity. — Read on http://www.themorningsun.com/2021/09/17/cmu-football-to-fly-out-saturday-play-at-lsu-fly-back/

After securing a win in their home opener, LSU (1-1) looks to keep the momentum at home against Central Michigan (1-1) for another Saturday Night in Death Valley.  Kickoff is set for 6:39 p.m. on the SEC Network and the LSU Sports Radio Network. — Read on lsusports.net/news/2021/09/17/preview-tigers-back-at-home-to-face-central-michigan/