Atlanta ? One year after winning a national championship, unranked LSU found renewed reason to hope for a return to glory.

Charles Scott ran for three touchdowns, freshman quarterback Jordan Jefferson completed his first nine passes, and LSU made big plays on special teams in a surprisingly easy 38-3 victory over Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Wednesday night.

LSU outscored the No. 14 Yellow Jackets, 28-0, in the second quarter and led, 35-3, at halftime. Scott, who had 65 yards rushing, had two touchdowns in the decisive quarter.

LSU (8-5) lost three of its last four regular-season games, but regrouped for the dominant bowl victory.

“I was real comfortable,” Jefferson said after only his second start. “I had faith in my line.”

When asked if he believes he should start in 2009, Jefferson said “Possibly. We’ll see.”

Jefferson was 16-of-25 for 142 yards and a touchdown. He added nine carries for 33 yards.

“He wasn’t a freshman tonight,” Scott said. “He was poised. He was smooth. He grew up a lot tonight. When he called my number, I had no hesitation.”

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