Total Yards
South Carolina438
Louisiana Tech361
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Louisiana Tech at South Carolina
Sep 23, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 4
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
16 - 17
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South Carolina
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
South Carolina295
Louisiana Tech281
Rushing Yards
South Carolina143
Louisiana Tech80
Turnovers
South Carolina2
Louisiana Tech1
Game Conditions
Temperature90°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
South Carolina vs Louisiana Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
South Carolina29:08
Louisiana Tech30:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
South Carolina edges Louisiana Tech 17-16
South Carolina defeated Louisiana Tech 17-16 in Week 4 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 438-361 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
South Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 17-16. Jonathan Barnes 33 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 41, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Louisiana Tech the first major swing.
South Carolina's box score carried the story: 438 total yards, 143 rushing yards, and 295 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 361 total yards, including 80 on the ground and 281 through the air.
South Carolina converted 8-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, South Carolina led 0-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ty'Son Williams run for 35 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Barnes 33 yd FG GOOD (Louisiana Tech led 3-0 over South Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Barnes 52 yd FG GOOD (Louisiana Tech led 6-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith pass complete to Teddy Veal for 3 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Barnes KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 13-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Bentley pass complete to OrTre Smith for 28 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 7-13 over Louisiana Tech).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Barnes 25 yd FG GOOD (Louisiana Tech led 16-14 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Ty'Son Williams run for 35 yds for a TD, (Parker White KICK) (South Carolina led 14-13 over Louisiana Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
17-16
South Carolina defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
438-361
South Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
143
South Carolina averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
295
South Carolina averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
South Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-13
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | South Carolina | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 438 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 281 |
| Rushing Yards | 143 | 80 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-14 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 1-15 | 3-18 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-35 | 23-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 29:08 | 30:52 |