Total Yards
Vanderbilt266
LSU499
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2020)
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LSU at Vanderbilt
Oct 3, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 5
Away
LSU
SEC
Final Score
41 - 7
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Passing Yards
Vanderbilt113
LSU337
Rushing Yards
Vanderbilt153
LSU162
Turnovers
Vanderbilt2
LSU1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature66°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Vanderbilt30:47
LSU23:53
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
LSU pulls away from Vanderbilt 41-7
LSU defeated Vanderbilt 41-7 in Week 5 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 499-266 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 41-7. Myles Brennan pass complete to Jontre Kirklin for 28 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving LSU the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 499 total yards, 162 rushing yards, and 337 passing yards. Vanderbilt finished with 266 total yards, including 153 on the ground and 113 through the air.
LSU converted 4-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, LSU led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cade York 53 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Myles Brennan pass complete to Jontre Kirklin for 28 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Ken Seals pass complete to Ben Bresnahan for 8 yds for a TD (Pierson Cooke KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-14 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Myles Brennan pass complete to Terrace Marshall Jr. for 16 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 14-0 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Myles Brennan pass complete to Terrace Marshall Jr. for 51 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 21-7 over Vanderbilt).
Passing Touchdown
Myles Brennan pass complete to Jontre Kirklin for 29 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 34-7 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Cade York 53 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 24-7 over Vanderbilt).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-7
LSU defeated Vanderbilt.
Total yards
499-266
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
162
LSU averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
337
LSU averaged 9.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-11
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Vanderbilt's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 266 | 499 |
| Passing Yards | 113 | 337 |
| Rushing Yards | 153 | 162 |
| First Downs | 17 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-17 | 4-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-24 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-25 | 23-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 30:47 | 23:53 |