Total Yards
LSU484
Central Michigan284
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Central Michigan at LSU
Sep 18, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 3
Away
Central Michigan
Mid-American
Final Score
21 - 49
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Passing Yards
LSU400
Central Michigan228
Rushing Yards
LSU84
Central Michigan56
Turnovers
LSU1
Central Michigan2
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Possession Split
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LSU26:58
Central Michigan33:02
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Game Story
LSU pulls away from Central Michigan 49-21
LSU defeated Central Michigan 49-21 in Week 3 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 484-284 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 49-21. Max Johnson pass complete to Deion Smith for 40 yds for a TD, (Cade York KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving LSU the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 484 total yards, 84 rushing yards, and 400 passing yards. Central Michigan finished with 284 total yards, including 56 on the ground and 228 through the air.
LSU converted 6-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, LSU led 35-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Max Johnson pass complete to Deion Smith for 40 yds for a TD, (Cade York KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Deion Smith for 40 yds for a TD, (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 21-0 over Central Michigan).
Fumble Return Touchdown
Andre Anthony 33 Yd Fumble Return (Cade York Kick) (Central Michigan led 0-14 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Deion Smith for 28 yds for a TD, (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Jacob Sirmon pass complete to JaCorey Sullivan for 78 yds for a TD, (Marshall Meeder KICK) (Central Michigan led 7-21 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 2 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 28-7 over Central Michigan).
Passing Touchdown
Max Johnson pass complete to Jack Bech for 20 yds for a TD (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 35-7 over Central Michigan).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-21
LSU defeated Central Michigan.
Total yards
484-284
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
84
LSU averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
400
LSU averaged 10.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-19
Central Michigan's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 484 | 284 |
| Passing Yards | 400 | 228 |
| Rushing Yards | 84 | 56 |
| First Downs | 23 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 9-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-57 | 2-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-39 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 26:58 | 33:02 |