LSU Beats Western Kentucky 42-9 [PHOTOS]

After all the disgusting headlines out of Penn State dominating the sports world this past week, it was good to return to the field with some actual football. And the Top 25 gave us plenty of excitement to discuss.

Seven ranked teams, including two in the Top Five, went down to defeat. Boise State saw its BCS hopes die on a missed field goal as time expired (again). Oregon downed Stanford in a wild Pac-12 shootout. Oklahoma State looked every bit the part of a title contender. And Penn State hit the field without Joe Paterno at the helm for the first time in 46 years. Here are all the highlights from this week in the AP Top 25.

#1 LSU 42, Western Kentucky 9

LSU’s defense was dominant once again, holding the Hilltoppers’ offense scoreless over the last three quarters of play. The Tigers’ offense took a little longer to get into rhythm (only leading 14-7 at halftime), but exploded for 28 second half points while giving up just two (a safety on an LSU intentional grounding penalty in the end zone). In his first start since a preseason suspension, quarterback Jordan Jefferson threw for 168 yards and a touchdown in the win. Western Kentucky had been giving up an average of just 99 rushing yards per game in its previous five outings, but the Tigers were able to gash them for 291 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.
LSU vs Western Kentucky Photos