Total Yards
LSU552
Rice198
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Rice at LSU
Nov 18, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 12
Away
Rice
American Athletic
Final Score
10 - 42
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LSU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
LSU372
Rice101
Rushing Yards
LSU180
Rice97
Turnovers
LSU1
Rice0
Game Conditions
Temperature52°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
LSU24:27
Rice35:33
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
LSU pulls away from Rice 42-10
LSU defeated Rice 42-10 in Week 12 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 552-198 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 42-10. Clyde Edwards-Helaire run for 3 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving LSU the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 552 total yards, 180 rushing yards, and 372 passing yards. Rice finished with 198 total yards, including 97 on the ground and 101 through the air.
LSU converted 5-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, LSU led 28-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joe Burrow pass complete to Stephen Sullivan for 38 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Clyde Edwards-Helaire run for 3 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over Rice).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Burrow pass complete to Stephen Sullivan for 38 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 14-0 over Rice).
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Brossette run for 2 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 21-0 over Rice).
Field Goal Good
Haden Tobola 51 yd FG GOOD (Rice led 3-28 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Burrow pass complete to Foster Moreau for 13 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 28-0 over Rice).
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Brossette run for 2 yds for a TD (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 35-3 over Rice).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-10
LSU defeated Rice.
Total yards
552-198
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
180
LSU averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
372
LSU averaged 10.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-8
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
Rice's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 552 | 198 |
| Passing Yards | 372 | 101 |
| Rushing Yards | 180 | 97 |
| First Downs | 31 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-8 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-26 | 3-22 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 7-15 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 43 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 24:27 | 35:33 |