Defensive Breakdown on last MSU drive of 1st Half

Was the big difference maker in this game IMO. As badly as the team played on critical moments with penalties and/or breakdowns in coverage on critical 3rd downs, this was still a 13-7 game until the last 3-4 minutes of the 1st half. The complete loss of coverage at the corner on a 3rd and long keeps the defense on the field for what ended up being the last 15 minutes of the half. Not only did that translate to 7 more points but also a completely gassed defense heading to the locker room - only to have to kick off to MSU to start the 3rd quarter. It was that drive that showed that the nails were already in the coffin. Otherwise, this game could have remained tight (or at least much tighter). IMO, the defense gave up and the offense panicked with low percentage deep routes coupled with sacks. The shite rolled downhill from there. I'm not naive or homer LSU enough to believe LSU wins the game regardless, but the breakdown on 3rd and long that allowed the last drive TD in the 1st half was the key to the blowout.