Total Yards
LSU667
South Alabama333
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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South Alabama at LSU
Sep 28, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 5
Away
South Alabama
Sun Belt
Final Score
10 - 42
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Home
LSU
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
LSU430
South Alabama221
Rushing Yards
LSU237
South Alabama112
Turnovers
LSU2
South Alabama0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature84°F
Wind5 mph SW
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
LSU vs South Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
LSU29:00
South Alabama31:00
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
LSU pulls away from South Alabama 42-10
LSU defeated South Alabama 42-10 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 667-333 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 42-10. Garrett Nussmeier run for 1 yd for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving LSU the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 667 total yards, 237 rushing yards, and 430 passing yards. South Alabama finished with 333 total yards, including 112 on the ground and 221 through the air.
LSU converted 6-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, LSU led 35-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Caden Durham for 71 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier run for 1 yd for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 14-0 over South Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Caden Durham run for 8 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 21-0 over South Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Caden Durham for 71 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over South Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier run for 5 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 28-3 over South Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Aaron Anderson for 23 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 35-3 over South Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Laith Marjan 49 yd FG GOOD (South Alabama led 3-21 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-10
LSU defeated South Alabama.
Total yards
667-333
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
237
LSU averaged 8.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
430
LSU averaged 10.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-9
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
South Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | South Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 667 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 430 | 221 |
| Rushing Yards | 237 | 112 |
| First Downs | 29 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-9 | 4-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-42 | 20-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 29:00 | 31:00 |