Total Yards
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Ole Miss at LSU
Sep 30, 2018 • Completed
Away
Ole Miss
SEC

Final Score
16 - 45

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Rushing Yards
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Game Conditions
Humidity
100%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
LSU pulls away from Ole Miss 45-16
LSU defeated Ole Miss 45-16 in Week 5 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 573-328 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 45-16. Luke Logan 30 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Ole Miss the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 573 total yards, 281 rushing yards, and 292 passing yards. Ole Miss finished with 328 total yards, including 150 on the ground and 178 through the air.
LSU converted 7-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, LSU led 28-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joe Burrow pass complete to Justin Jefferson for 65 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Luke Logan 30 yd FG GOOD (Ole Miss led 3-0 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Burrow pass complete to Ja'Marr Chase for 21 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 7-3 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Brossette run for 4 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 14-3 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Clyde Edwards-Helaire run for 3 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 21-3 over Ole Miss).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Burrow pass complete to Justin Jefferson for 65 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 28-3 over Ole Miss).
Field Goal Good
Luke Logan 17 yd FG GOOD (Ole Miss led 6-28 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-16
LSU defeated Ole Miss.
Total yards
573-328
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
281
LSU averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
292
LSU averaged 11.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Ole Miss's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 573 | 328 |
| Passing Yards | 292 | 178 |
| Rushing Yards | 281 | 150 |
| First Downs | 33 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 17-167 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-25 | 19-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 35:17 | 24:43 |