Total Yards
LSU409
Louisiana Tech418
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Louisiana Tech at LSU
Sep 22, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 4
Away
Louisiana Tech
Conference USA
Final Score
21 - 38
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Passing Yards
LSU191
Louisiana Tech331
Rushing Yards
LSU218
Louisiana Tech87
Turnovers
LSU1
Louisiana Tech2
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
94%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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LSU32:48
Louisiana Tech27:11
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Game Story
LSU beats Louisiana Tech 38-21
LSU defeated Louisiana Tech 38-21 in Week 4 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 409-418 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 38-21. Nick Brossette run for 1 yd for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving LSU the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 409 total yards, 218 rushing yards, and 191 passing yards. Louisiana Tech finished with 418 total yards, including 87 on the ground and 331 through the air.
LSU converted 9-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, LSU led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Clyde Edwards-Helaire run for 28 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Brossette run for 1 yd for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Brossette run for 1 yd for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 14-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith pass complete to Adrian Hardy for 20 yds for a TD (Bailey Hale KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 7-24 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Clyde Edwards-Helaire run for 28 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 24-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Field Goal Good
Cole Tracy 24 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 17-0 over Louisiana Tech).
Passing Touchdown
J'Mar Smith pass complete to Bobby Holly for 1 yd for a TD (Bailey Hale KICK) (Louisiana Tech led 14-24 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-21
LSU defeated Louisiana Tech.
Total yards
409-418
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
218
LSU averaged 4.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
191
LSU averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Louisiana Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Louisiana Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 409 | 418 |
| Passing Yards | 191 | 331 |
| Rushing Yards | 218 | 87 |
| First Downs | 25 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-45 | 6-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-28 | 27-50 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 26 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:48 | 27:11 |