Total Yards
LSU414
Syracuse384
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Syracuse at LSU
Sep 23, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 4
Away
Syracuse
ACC
Final Score
26 - 35
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LSU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
LSU263
Syracuse308
Rushing Yards
LSU151
Syracuse76
Turnovers
LSU1
Syracuse1
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
LSU30:08
Syracuse29:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
LSU holds off Syracuse 35-26
LSU defeated Syracuse 35-26 in Week 4 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 414-384 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 35-26. Cole Murphy 42 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Syracuse the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 414 total yards, 151 rushing yards, and 263 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 384 total yards, including 76 on the ground and 308 through the air.
LSU converted 7-13 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, LSU led 14-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Danny Etling pass complete to Drake Davis for 87 yds for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Cole Murphy 42 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 3-7 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Derrius Guice run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Danny Etling pass complete to Stephen Sullivan for 43 yds for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK) (LSU led 14-3 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Eric Dungey run for 14 yds for a TD, (Cole Murphy KICK) (Syracuse led 19-28 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Danny Etling pass complete to Drake Davis for 87 yds for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK) (LSU led 21-3 over Syracuse).
Safety
Parris Bennett Safety (LSU led 28-12 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-26
LSU defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
414-384
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
151
LSU averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
263
LSU averaged 11.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-13
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
Syracuse's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 414 | 384 |
| Passing Yards | 263 | 308 |
| Rushing Yards | 151 | 76 |
| First Downs | 18 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-13 | 8-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 7-38 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-23 | 34-55 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 30:08 | 29:52 |