LSU Tigers Killed Oregon Ducks 40-27 [PHOTOS-VIDEO]

The No. 4 LSU Tigers football team killed the No. 3 Oregon Ducks on Saturday in Cowboys Stadium.
Cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, named SEC Defensive Player of the Week, stripped and scored on punt coverage to set the tone early in the game.

The LSU defense forced two turnovers, and back to back fumble recoveries in the third quarter that put the Tigers ahead 30-13. LSU won with 20 points off turnovers for a 40-27 victory.

Tyrann Mathieu, a sophomore, led a furious defensive effort with 10 tackles and two pass break-ups. The Tigers defensive backfield -- which played in nickel and dime formations for the entire game -- was changed with wrapping up and slowing down the speedy Ducks attack. safety Brandon Taylor had nine tackles, while cornerback Tharold Simon added eight with an interception.

[LSU Sports]

Photos-Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2011

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