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Louisiana at TCU
Dec 28, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Isleta New Mexico Bowl
Away
Louisiana
Sun Belt

Final Score
3 - 34

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Game Conditions
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
TCU pulls away from Louisiana 34-3
TCU defeated Louisiana 34-3 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 367-209 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
TCU set the terms early in a game that finished 34-3. Josh Hoover pass complete to Eric McAlister for 1 yd for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving TCU the first major swing.
TCU's box score carried the story: 367 total yards, 110 rushing yards, and 257 passing yards. Louisiana finished with 209 total yards, including 114 on the ground and 95 through the air.
TCU converted 5-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, TCU led 27-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kyle Lemmermann 45 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to Eric McAlister for 1 yd for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) (TCU led 14-0 over Louisiana).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to DJ Rogers for 3 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) (TCU led 7-0 over Louisiana).
Field Goal Good
Kyle Lemmermann 45 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 17-0 over Louisiana).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to JP Richardson for 20 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) (TCU led 27-0 over Louisiana).
Field Goal Good
Kyle Lemmermann 22 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 20-0 over Louisiana).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to Blake Nowell for 20 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) (TCU led 34-0 over Louisiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-3
TCU defeated Louisiana.
Total yards
367-209
TCU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
110
TCU averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
257
TCU averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
TCU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-15
Louisiana's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | TCU | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 367 | 209 |
| Passing Yards | 257 | 95 |
| Rushing Yards | 110 | 114 |
| First Downs | 19 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 5-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-45 | 6-60 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 11-26 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 30:43 | 29:17 |