Total Yards
LSU421
USC450
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USC at LSU
Sep 1, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic
Season 2024RegularWeek 1
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
27 - 20
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
LSU304
USC378
Rushing Yards
LSU117
USC72
Turnovers
LSU1
USC0
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
LSU33:00
USC27:00
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off LSU 27-20
USC defeated LSU 27-20 in Week 1 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 450-421 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 27-20. Damian Ramos 45 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 1} left in the quarter 2, giving LSU the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 450 total yards, 72 rushing yards, and 378 passing yards. LSU finished with 421 total yards, including 117 on the ground and 304 through the air.
USC converted 3-9 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, USC led 10-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Michael Lantz 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Damian Ramos 45 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 10-10 over USC).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Kyren Lacy for 19 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 7-7 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Michael Lantz 22 yd FG GOOD (USC led 10-7 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Woody Marks run for 2 yds for a TD (Michael Lantz KICK) (USC led 7-0 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Aaron Anderson for 13 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 17-13 over USC).
Field Goal Good
Michael Lantz 35 yd FG GOOD (USC led 13-10 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-20
USC defeated LSU.
Total yards
450-421
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
72
USC averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
378
USC averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-9
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
LSU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 421 | 450 |
| Passing Yards | 304 | 378 |
| Rushing Yards | 117 | 72 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 3-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-99 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-38 | 27-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 22 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 33:00 | 27:00 |