Total Yards
LSU418
Baylor507
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Baylor at LSU
Dec 31, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Kinder's Texas Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Baylor
Big 12
Final Score
31 - 44
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Passing Yards
LSU304
Baylor445
Rushing Yards
LSU114
Baylor62
Turnovers
LSU2
Baylor1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature71°F
Wind3 mph N
Humidity
25%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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LSU29:38
Baylor30:22
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Game Story
LSU beats Baylor 44-31
LSU defeated Baylor 44-31 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 418-507 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
LSU set the terms early in a game that finished 44-31. Sawyer Robertson pass intercepted Davhon Keys return for 41 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Baylor the first major swing.
LSU's box score carried the story: 418 total yards, 114 rushing yards, and 304 passing yards. Baylor finished with 507 total yards, including 62 on the ground and 445 through the air.
LSU converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, LSU led 34-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Damian Ramos 43 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Sawyer Robertson pass intercepted Davhon Keys return for 41 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (Baylor led 0-14 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Trey'Dez Green for 10 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 7-0 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Sawyer Robertson pass complete to Josh Cameron for 21 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 7-14 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Trey'Dez Green for 1 yd for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 28-7 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Dawson Pendergrass run for 1 yd for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 14-28 over LSU).
Kickoff
Jack Stone kickoff for 60 yds , Zavion Thomas return for 95 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos PAT MISSED) (Baylor led 14-34 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-31
LSU defeated Baylor.
Total yards
418-507
LSU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
114
LSU averaged 4.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
304
LSU averaged 8.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
LSU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-13
Baylor's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | LSU | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 418 | 507 |
| Passing Yards | 304 | 445 |
| Rushing Yards | 114 | 62 |
| First Downs | 20 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-6 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-47 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-34 | 30-51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 29:38 | 30:22 |