Total Yards
LSU515
Ole Miss325
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Ole Miss at LSU
Oct 23, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 8
Away
Ole Miss
SEC
Final Score
21 - 38
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Passing Yards
LSU204
Ole Miss218
Rushing Yards
LSU311
Ole Miss107
Turnovers
LSU3
Ole Miss2
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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LSU32:13
Ole Miss27:47
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Game Story
LSU beats Ole Miss 38-21
LSU defeated Ole Miss 38-21 in Week 8 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 515-325 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 38-21. Chad Kelly pass complete to Van Jefferson for 15 yds for a TD, (Gary Wunderlich KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Ole Miss the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 515 total yards, 311 rushing yards, and 204 passing yards. Ole Miss finished with 325 total yards, including 107 on the ground and 218 through the air.
LSU converted 4-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, LSU led 21-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Leonard Fournette run for 78 yds for a TD, (Colby Delahoussaye KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chad Kelly pass complete to Van Jefferson for 15 yds for a TD, (Gary Wunderlich KICK) (Ole Miss led 7-0 over LSU).
Field Goal Good
Gary Wunderlich 46 yd FG GOOD (Ole Miss led 10-0 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Leonard Fournette run for 59 yds for a TD, (Colby Delahoussaye KICK) (LSU led 7-10 over Ole Miss).
Passing Touchdown
Danny Etling pass complete to D.J. Chark for 40 yds for a TD, (Colby Delahoussaye KICK) (LSU led 14-10 over Ole Miss).
Field Goal Good
Gary Wunderlich 22 yd FG GOOD (Ole Miss led 13-14 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Leonard Fournette run for 76 yds for a TD, (Colby Delahoussaye KICK) (LSU led 21-13 over Ole Miss).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-21
LSU defeated Ole Miss.
Total yards
515-325
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
311
LSU averaged 8.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
204
LSU averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Ole Miss's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 515 | 325 |
| Passing Yards | 204 | 218 |
| Rushing Yards | 311 | 107 |
| First Downs | 20 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-11 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-43 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-28 | 20-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 32:13 | 27:47 |