Sports columnist Scott Rabalais with his three takeaways from No. 3 LSU's 56-10 romp Saturday night in Tiger Stadium against Southeastern Louisiana:

1. OFFENSE FINDS ACCELERATOR

After an opening three-and-out, LSU reached the end zone on its next six possessions to obliterate any razor-thin hopes Southeastern Louisiana had of an upset. By halftime, the Tigers held a 271-30 edge in total offense and a 17-2 edge in first downs. You’d expect that against an outmatched FCS opponent, but after just 53 offensive points in their first three games, it was still something the Tigers had to prove they could do.

2. HOW DID NUSS LOOK?

There was serious debate during game week whether quarterback Garrett Nussmeier should play after coach Brian Kelly revealed he was battling a “torso injury.” Play

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