Complex sentence: Against the hyped Oregon running attack, the LSU defense held the Ducks to less than 100 yards rushing in their 40--27 victory, and with their win moved up to No.2 and No.3 in the AP and Coaches' Polls.
Split into simpler sentences: Against the hyped Oregon running attack, the LSU defense held the Ducks to less than 100 yards rushing and won the game 40--27. With their win, they moved up to No.2 and No.3 in the AP and Coaches' Polls.