Total Yards
LSU428
Troy363
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Troy at LSU
Sep 30, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 5
Away
Troy
Sun Belt
Final Score
24 - 21
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
LSU266
Troy157
Rushing Yards
LSU162
Troy206
Turnovers
LSU4
Troy2
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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LSU25:16
Troy34:44
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Troy edges LSU 24-21
Troy defeated LSU 24-21 in Week 5 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 363-428 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Troy set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Brandon Silvers run for 1 yd for a TD, (Evan Legassey KICK) came with {'seconds': 13, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving Troy the first major swing.
Troy's box score carried the story: 363 total yards, 206 rushing yards, and 157 passing yards. LSU finished with 428 total yards, including 162 on the ground and 266 through the air.
Troy converted 10-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-4, Troy led 10-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Evan Legassey 37 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Brandon Silvers run for 1 yd for a TD, (Evan Legassey KICK) (Troy led 7-0 over LSU).
Field Goal Good
Evan Legassey 37 yd FG GOOD (Troy led 10-0 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Chunn run for 1 yd for a TD, (Evan Legassey KICK) (Troy led 17-0 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Myles Brennan pass complete to Foster Moreau for 7 yds for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK) (LSU led 7-17 over Troy).
Passing Touchdown
Danny Etling pass complete to Foster Moreau for 20 yds for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK) (LSU led 21-24 over Troy).
Passing Touchdown
Danny Etling pass complete to Russell Gage for 34 yds for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK) (LSU led 14-24 over Troy).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
Troy defeated LSU.
Total yards
363-428
Troy held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
206
Troy averaged 4.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
157
Troy averaged 5.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
Troy's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
0-9
LSU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 428 | 363 |
| Passing Yards | 266 | 157 |
| Rushing Yards | 162 | 206 |
| First Downs | 21 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 0-9 | 10-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-29 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-32 | 16-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 25:16 | 34:44 |