Total Yards
LSU296
Miami342
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Miami at LSU
Sep 2, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
Miami
ACC
Final Score
17 - 33
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Home
LSU
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
LSU140
Miami259
Rushing Yards
LSU156
Miami83
Turnovers
LSU0
Miami2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature92°F
Wind13 mph E
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
LSU31:49
Miami28:11
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
LSU beats Miami 33-17
LSU defeated Miami 33-17 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 296-342 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 33-17. Bubba Baxa 38 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 49, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Miami the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 296 total yards, 156 rushing yards, and 140 passing yards. Miami finished with 342 total yards, including 83 on the ground and 259 through the air.
LSU converted 3-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, LSU led 27-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cole Tracy 54 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Bubba Baxa 38 Yd Field Goal (Miami led 3-3 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Brossette 50 Yd Run (Cole Tracy Kick) (LSU led 10-3 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Cole Tracy 43 Yd Field Goal (LSU led 3-0 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Cole Tracy 21 Yd Field Goal (LSU led 20-3 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Nick Brossette 1 Yd Run (Cole Tracy Kick) (LSU led 17-3 over Miami).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jacob Phillips 45 Yd Interception Return (Cole Tracy Kick) (Miami led 3-27 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-17
LSU defeated Miami.
Total yards
296-342
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
156
LSU averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
140
LSU averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-16
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-16
Miami's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 296 | 342 |
| Passing Yards | 140 | 259 |
| Rushing Yards | 156 | 83 |
| First Downs | 17 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-16 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-62 | 11-85 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-24 | 15-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 15 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 31:49 | 28:11 |