Total Yards
Kentucky475
LSU408
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LSU at Kentucky
Oct 9, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 6
Away
LSU
SEC
Final Score
21 - 42
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Kentucky
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Kentucky145
LSU261
Rushing Yards
Kentucky330
LSU147
Turnovers
Kentucky0
LSU1
Game Conditions
Temperature71°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Kentucky vs LSU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Kentucky32:12
LSU27:48
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Kentucky pulls away from LSU 42-21
Kentucky defeated LSU 42-21 in Week 6 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 475-408 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Kentucky set the terms early in a game that finished 42-21. Will Levis pass complete to Chris Rodriguez Jr. for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) came with {'seconds': 17, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Kentucky the first major swing.
Kentucky's box score carried the story: 475 total yards, 330 rushing yards, and 145 passing yards. LSU finished with 408 total yards, including 147 on the ground and 261 through the air.
Kentucky converted 2-7 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Kentucky led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Levis pass complete to JuTahn McClain for 25 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Chris Rodriguez Jr. for 3 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 7-0 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to Wan'Dale Robinson for 11 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 14-0 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Levis run for 5 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 28-7 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Will Levis run for 1 yd for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 21-0 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyrion Davis-Price run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cade York KICK) (LSU led 7-21 over Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Will Levis pass complete to JuTahn McClain for 25 yds for a TD, (Matt Ruffolo KICK) (Kentucky led 35-7 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-21
Kentucky defeated LSU.
Total yards
475-408
Kentucky held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
330
Kentucky averaged 7.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
145
Kentucky averaged 8.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-7
Kentucky's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
LSU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Kentucky | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 475 | 408 |
| Passing Yards | 145 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 330 | 147 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-7 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 4-18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-17 | 22-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:12 | 27:48 |