Garrett Nussmeier passed for 352 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 16 LSU outscored UCLA 17-0 in the second half for a 34-17 victory on Saturday.
However, LSU lost the services of linebacker Harold Perkins, a preseason All-America selection, when he injured his right knee while making a tackle in the fourth quarter. Perkins needed help getting to the sideline. Minutes later, he walked gingerly to the locker room with a towel over his head, flanked by trainers on each side.By then, LSU led by two touchdowns and added a field goal with 5:48 left in what became the Tigers' third straight victory.
Both teams went 75 yards on their opening possessions for touchdowns, with LSU's Zavion Thomas scoring on a 5-yard reception and UCLA's Jack Pedersen on a 20-yard catch.UCLA led 10-7 before Parker's score made it 14-10.LSU defensive end Bradyn Swinson, coming off a three-sack game a week earlier, had two against UCLA. The second caused Garbers to fumble in Bruins territory, setting up an LSU field goal that made it 17-10.
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