For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Tigers have posted back-to-back shutouts. This one was as impressive as any blanking in recent memory, as LSU held Louisiana-Monroe under 100 total yards.

Let’s hand out some grades for the 3-0 Tigers’ performance Saturday in their final tuneup game before conference play.

Offense: B-

The running game got rolling as the game went on, and that’s going to be the Tigers’ calling card all fall. LSU racked up over 200 yards on the ground and got contributions from all four backs in the rotation, but they only averaged 4.2 yards per carry. The offensive line struggled to open up holes for much of the first half as LSU slogged to a 10-0 halftime lead. The line also had a hard time keeping the heat off of Anthony Jennings, who went 11-of-18 for 139 yards and a pick. The big plays that have made the passing game look decent in the first two games were absent and LSU had absolutely no ability to move the ball through the air consistently.

Defense: A+

This one hardly needs an explanation. It’s been nearly 10 quarters since the defense let up a single point, and they’re just getting better. It’s impossible to single out any one player, as every position group did its job flawlessly. John Chavis’ unit didn’t even need starting linebackers Kwon Alexander and Lamar Louis, both of whom were expected to play after battling injuries. The defensive line wreaked havoc for ULM quarterback Pete Thomas, the linebackers swarmed to any attempt to run the ball or throw short, and the secondary made the Warhawks’ receivers disappear.

Special Teams: A

No complaints this week after a couple of botched extra points a week ago. Leonard Fournette took the opening kickoff back 40 yards and came close to breaking it on what would b, the only kickoff LSU would receive. Colby Delahouusaye nailed his only field goal of the game, and Jamie Keehn hit a couple of beautiful punts when LSU drives puttered out. Only two of his punts were returnable for ULM, and the Tigers snuffed them out for an average of just three yards per return.

Coaching: B

It took a little longer than you’d expect for LSU to figure out some ways to manufacture yards on offense, and Brandon Harris didn’t get his chance at quarterback until the game was well in hand. The defensive gameplan earns rave reviews, but it’s tempered by an offense that still needs to fit some pieces together.