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McNeese at LSU
Sep 12, 2021 • Completed
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McNeese
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Final Score
7 - 34

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Game Story
LSU pulls away from McNeese 34-7
LSU defeated McNeese 34-7 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 305-142 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 34-7. Max Johnson pass complete to Trey Palmer for 19 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) came with {'seconds': 16, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving LSU the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 305 total yards, 124 rushing yards, and 181 passing yards. McNeese finished with 142 total yards, including 51 on the ground and 91 through the air.
LSU converted 4-16 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, LSU led 17-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Cade York 56 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Trey Palmer for 19 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over McNeese).
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 3 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 14-0 over McNeese).
Field Goal Good
Cade York 55 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 17-0 over McNeese).
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 6 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 24-0 over McNeese).
Field Goal Good
Cade York 56 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 27-0 over McNeese).
Rushing Touchdown
Corey Kiner run for 23 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 34-0 over McNeese).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-7
LSU defeated McNeese.
Total yards
305-142
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
124
LSU averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
181
LSU averaged 4.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-16
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-16
McNeese's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | McNeese |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 305 | 142 |
| Passing Yards | 181 | 91 |
| Rushing Yards | 124 | 51 |
| First Downs | 17 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 3-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-25 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-37 | 10-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 28:30 | 31:30 |