LSU looked to be on the brink of a total collapse early on Saturday evening, with fans booing and chanting for backups. They got their wish when Brandon Harris entered the game, and it seemed as if a new era of Tigers football was upon them. After Harris got into the game, there was no turning back and LSU went on to crush New Mexico State, 63-7.

Here are five takeaways from the blowout victory.

Brandon Harris is the guy. There should be no looking back for Les Miles and Cam Cameron. Against the same defense that Anthony Jennings couldn’t crack, Harris went out on the field swinging a sledgehammer. With him at the helm, the Tigers looked athletic, explosive and dangerous. They’ll need all of those elements next week against Auburn and agains the rest of their daunting SEC schedule if they want to stay afloat.

Malachi Dupre is a stud: In his first few outings, Dupre and Harris showed the type of connection that Travin Dural and Jennings flashed in the early part of the season. The more Dupre has played, the more he’s impressed, and his chemistry with Harris spells good things for the LSU offense going into the future. In a game that was light on passing, Dupre led the Tigers in receiving yards and leapt to haul in a sweet 27-yard score from Harris.

Kendell Beckwith is a beast. After playing well a week ago against Mississippi State, Miles promised that Beckwith would get more time on the field. Miles delivered, and so did the sophomore. Beckwith took an interception back for a touchdown to boost the Tigers early. The defense looked far better with him in the middle, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him start there next week.

The secondary can wreak havoc: Against a less-talented opponent, LSU’s defensive secondary gave the Aggies no room to operate. Teldrick Morgan, 8th-leading receiver in the country, was held to 5 catches for 44 yards, while the Aggies barely topped 100 yards on the night. Tre’Davious White and Jalen Mills both made the most of their opportunities, with White coming across the field for a pick and Mills scooping a fumble and nearly taking it to the house.

LSU has a chance: This was a blowout win over a team the Tigers were supposed to dominate, but Harris gives the fan base hope that the offense can compete at the same level as their SEC foes. Harris could well be in for a rude awakening when he faces a first-string SEC defense, but that’s a concern for the days to come. For now, there’s reason to be excited for the future, both immediate and long-term.