Total Yards
LSU593
Ole Miss558
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Ole Miss at LSU
Dec 19, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 16
Away
Ole Miss
SEC
Final Score
48 - 53
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Passing Yards
LSU435
Ole Miss251
Rushing Yards
LSU158
Ole Miss307
Turnovers
LSU1
Ole Miss6
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature66°F
Wind11 mph SE
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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LSU33:15
Ole Miss26:45
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Game Story
LSU holds off Ole Miss 53-48
LSU defeated Ole Miss 53-48 in Week 16 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 593-558 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 53-48. Matt Corral pass intercepted for a TD return for 31 yds for a TD ( KICK) came with {'seconds': 26, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Ole Miss the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 593 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 435 passing yards. Ole Miss finished with 558 total yards, including 307 on the ground and 251 through the air.
LSU converted 5-18 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-6, LSU led 34-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Avery Atkins kickoff for 65 yds , return for 100 yds for a TD ( KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Matt Corral pass intercepted for a TD return for 31 yds for a TD ( KICK) (Ole Miss led 7-10 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Matt Corral pass complete to Braylon Sanders for 20 yds for a TD ( KICK) (Ole Miss led 7-0 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Henry Parrish Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD ( KICK) (Ole Miss led 21-24 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 18 yds for a TD ( KICK) (LSU led 31-21 over Ole Miss).
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 32 yds for a TD ( KICK) (LSU led 24-14 over Ole Miss).
Kickoff
Avery Atkins kickoff for 65 yds , return for 100 yds for a TD ( KICK) (LSU led 17-14 over Ole Miss).
Stat Callouts
Final score
53-48
LSU defeated Ole Miss.
Total yards
593-558
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
LSU averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
435
LSU averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-18
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Ole Miss's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-6
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 593 | 558 |
| Passing Yards | 435 | 251 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 307 |
| First Downs | 29 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-18 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-39 | 6-51 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 6 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-51 | 15-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 48 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 0 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 33:15 | 26:45 |