Total Yards
UCF250
LSU555
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LSU at UCF
Jan 1, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
PLAYSTATION FIESTA BOWL
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
LSU
SEC
Final Score
40 - 32
LU
Home
UCF
Big 12
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
UCF120
LSU394
Rushing Yards
UCF130
LSU161
Turnovers
UCF2
LSU2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature44°F
Wind5 mph N
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
UCF vs LSU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
UCF15:29
LSU44:31
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
LSU holds off UCF 40-32
LSU defeated UCF 40-32 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 555-250 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 40-32. Greg McCrae run for 25 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving UCF the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 555 total yards, 161 rushing yards, and 394 passing yards. UCF finished with 250 total yards, including 130 on the ground and 120 through the air.
LSU converted 9-19 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, LSU led 24-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joe Burrow pass intercepted for a TD Brandon Moore return for 93 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Greg McCrae run for 25 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 7-3 over LSU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Joe Burrow pass intercepted for a TD Brandon Moore return for 93 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (LSU led 3-14 over UCF).
Field Goal Good
Cole Tracy 24 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 3-0 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Burrow pass complete to Justin Jefferson for 22 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 10-14 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Burrow pass complete to Derrick Dillon for 49 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK) (LSU led 17-14 over UCF).
Passing Touchdown
Darriel Mack Jr. pass complete to Gabriel Davis for 32 yds for a TD, (Matthew Wright KICK) (UCF led 21-24 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-32
LSU defeated UCF.
Total yards
555-250
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
161
LSU averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
394
LSU averaged 11.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-19
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
UCF's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UCF | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 250 | 555 |
| Passing Yards | 120 | 394 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 161 |
| First Downs | 17 | 32 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 9-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-104 | 14-145 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-31 | 21-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 16 |
| Possession Time | 15:29 | 44:31 |