Five takeaways from LSU football's Week 2 win over Louisiana Tech

1. LSU edged out Louisiana Tech 45-14 in a Week 2 victory, with the Tigers' offense displaying inconsistent performance. Despite a sluggish first half, the Tigers' offense turned things around in the second half, finishing with 528 total yards of offense, while holding the opponent to a measly 140 yards.

2. LSU's defensive unit proved to be a force to be reckoned with, forcing Louisiana Tech into a dismal 3-for-14 completion rate on third downs and generating -3 rushing yards due to sacks. A key moment in the game came when LSU's Sam Leavitt threw a pick-six as they were inside the Louisiana Tech five-yard line, resulting in a 14-point swing that could have led to a 52-7 final score.

3. Freshman defensive tackle Deuce Geralds was a standout performer, garnering comparisons to a future star. Geralds generated buzz since joining the team and his impressive performance, including four pressures, a sack, and a forced fumble, earned him a No. 4 ranking among SEC defensive tackles according to PFF.

4. Tight end Trey Dez Green has shown great potential and is on pace to achieve a 1,000-yard receiving season. With a 162-yard, touchdown-receiving performance so far, Green has emerged as LSU's most reliable target, consistently catching first downs, kick-starting the offense, and proving to be a red-zone threat.

5. LSU's defense has established itself as a dominant force through the first two weeks of the season, allowing only 285 total yards of offense. Their performance on Saturday against Louisiana Tech was particularly impressive, with LSU holding the opponent to an EPA/play of -0.65 and a success rate of 18%. The defense's standout players include defensive tackle Deuce Geralds and linebacker TJ Dottery, among others, making it a formidable unit to face in their Week 3 matchup against Ole Miss.