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Louisiana Tech at LSU

Saturday, September 12, 2026

No. 8 LSU beat Louisiana Tech 45–⁠14. It was their 19th meeting; LSU leads the series 18–⁠1.

AwayLouisiana Tech4–⁠2 in 2026
14
Home8LSU5–⁠2 in 2026
45

Final at Tiger Stadium (LA), Baton RougeTV: SECN+Attendance 102,321

At kickoff
86°F, wind 13 mph from the southwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Global Historical Climatology Network hourly; Baton Rouge Metro Airport, 14 km from the stadium, 23 minutes after kickoff
Official
James CarterGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Louisiana Tech070714
LSU100142145

How the win probability moved

LSU favored

Win probability by play: LSU 59% at kickoff, 100% at the end. Biggest swing: 20 points.

Louisiana Tech favored

Win probability after every play, from CollegeFootballData.com’s model. The dot marks the biggest swing (20 points).

Standouts

Player stats

Louisiana Tech

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Blake Baker11/2112811
Trey Kukuk3/31500
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Andrew Burnette61606
Sergio Snider2806
Jaden Miller6305
Trey Kukuk4206
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jalen Mickens6101167
Eli Finley215011
Johnnie Thiel IV112012
Talyn Shettron1606
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Alonzo Jackson Jr.123.530
Jordan McRae11001
Ty Jones9000
Sam Fongang8200
Zheric Hill5001
Kam Franklin3001
Lane Condry2220

LSU

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Sam Leavitt25/3834413
Landen Clark2/33700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Dilin Jones1866046
Sam Leavitt1122317
Stacy Gage420010
Landen Clark31917
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Trey’Dez Green6104124
Eugene Wilson693053
Jackson Harris380042
Winston Watkins543017
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
T.J. Dottery90.500
Whit Weeks7000
Princewill Umanmielen5430
Deuce Geralds4110
Jordan Ross320.50
Malik Blocton210.50
C.J. Jimcoily1110
Dashawn Spears1110
D.J. Pickett1001

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Louisiana TechLSU
140Total yards528
143Passing yards381
-3Rushing yards147
6.0Yards per pass9.3
-0.1Yards per rush3.3
8First downs26
3–⁠14Third downs8–⁠17
0–⁠2Fourth downs1–⁠1
3Turnovers4
5–⁠50Penalties10–⁠101
25:51Possession34:09
5Sacks (by defense)7

Efficiency

Louisiana TechLSU
14%Success rate46%
−0.61EPA per play0.02
1.07Explosiveness1.25
−0.69Rushing EPA−0.04
−0.53Passing EPA0.03
12%Passing-down success36%
−0.46First-down EPA0.02
−0.73Second-down EPA0.12
−0.19Third-down EPA−0.25
23%Havoc by its defense32%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

LSU 69% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

LSU −34.5, over/under 54.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were LSU 99%, Louisiana Tech 1%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

LSU end zoneLouisiana Tech end zoneQ1 LSUPunt, 3 playsQ1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 LSUField goal, 11 playsQ1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 LSUTouchdown, 3 playsQ1 Louisiana TechFumble, 3 playsQ1 LSUPunt, 3 playsQ1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 playsQ1 LSUFumble, 2 playsQ2 Louisiana TechMissed FG, 4 playsQ2 LSUInterception, 2 playsQ2 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 playsQ2 LSUPick-six, 19 plays (Louisiana Tech scores)Q2 LSUInterception, 8 playsQ2 Louisiana TechEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 LSUField goal, 6 playsQ3 Louisiana TechTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ3 LSUTouchdown, 6 playsQ3 Louisiana TechInterception, 2 playsQ3 LSUField goal, 4 playsQ3 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 playsQ3 LSUTouchdown, 5 playsQ4 Louisiana TechFumble, 5 playsQ4 LSUTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 Louisiana TechTouchdown, 3 playsQ4 LSUPunt, 3 playsQ4 Louisiana TechTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 LSUTouchdown, 7 playsQ4 Louisiana TechEnd of game, 5 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. LSU drives left to right, Louisiana Tech right to left.
  1. Q1 LSUPunt, 3 plays, 55 yards
  2. Q1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 plays, 43 yards
  3. Q1 LSUField goal, 11 plays, −2 yards
  4. Q1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 plays, 19 yards
  5. Q1 LSUTouchdown, 3 plays, 44 yards
  6. Q1 Louisiana TechFumble, 3 plays, 16 yards
  7. Q1 LSUPunt, 3 plays, 27 yards
  8. Q1 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 plays, 42 yards
  9. Q1 LSUFumble, 2 plays, 37 yards
  10. Q2 Louisiana TechMissed FG, 4 plays, 19 yards
  11. Q2 LSUInterception, 2 plays, 24 yards
  12. Q2 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 plays, 40 yards
  13. Q2 LSUPick-six, 19 plays (Louisiana Tech scores), −20 yards
  14. Q2 LSUInterception, 8 plays, 45 yards
  15. Q2 Louisiana TechEnd of half, 2 plays, 5 yards
  16. Q3 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 plays, 27 yards
  17. Q3 LSUField goal, 6 plays, −13 yards
  18. Q3 Louisiana TechTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 35 yards
  19. Q3 LSUTouchdown, 6 plays, 60 yards
  20. Q3 Louisiana TechInterception, 2 plays, −14 yards
  21. Q3 LSUField goal, 4 plays, −54 yards
  22. Q3 Louisiana TechPunt, 3 plays, 48 yards
  23. Q3 LSUTouchdown, 5 plays, 73 yards
  24. Q4 Louisiana TechFumble, 5 plays, −5 yards
  25. Q4 LSUTouchdown, 6 plays, 20 yards
  26. Q4 Louisiana TechTouchdown, 3 plays, 68 yards
  27. Q4 LSUPunt, 3 plays, 51 yards
  28. Q4 Louisiana TechTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 31 yards
  29. Q4 LSUTouchdown, 7 plays, 45 yards
  30. Q4 Louisiana TechEnd of game, 5 plays, 11 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then LSU 10, Louisiana Tech 0
LSU Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35(15:00) #38 K.Kent kickoff 65 yards to the LSU00, Touchback
14:491st & 10 at own 25(15:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #3 E.Wilson III caught at LSU23, for 6 yards to the LSU31 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.)
14:342nd & 4 at own 31(14:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LSU33 (#99 J.Rouyea; #10 K.Fields)
14:143rd & 2 at own 33(14:20) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush left for 3 yards loss to the LSU30 (#10 K.Fields; #24 A.Jackson Jr.)
13:324th & 5 at own 30(13:42) #90 G.Chadwick punt 50 yards to the LAT20
Louisiana Tech Punt, 3 plays
13:251st & 10 at own 20(13:31) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Miller rush left for 5 yards gain to the LAT25 (#99 D.Geralds)
12:472nd & 5 at own 25(12:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker rush right for 0 yards to the LAT25 (#6 T.Dottery)
12:193rd & 5 at own 25(12:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 7 yards to the LAT18 (#99 D.Geralds)
11:374th & 12 at own 18(11:47) #29 L.Matthews punt 48 yards to the LSU34 #3 E.Wilson III return 3 yards to the LSU37 (#35 C.Watson)
LSU Field goal, 11 plays
11:271st & 10 at own 37(11:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #6 W.Watkins Jr. caught at LAT50, for 17 yards to the LAT46 (#0 J.Mcrae), 1ST DOWN
11:031st & 10 at opp 46(11:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LAT44 (#21 Z.Hill)
10:352nd & 8 at opp 44(10:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush left for 2 yards gain to the LAT42 (#0 J.Mcrae; #16 T.Rogers)
9:563rd & 6 at opp 42(10:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #3 E.Wilson III caught at LAT41, for 7 yards to the LAT35 (#16 T.Rogers), 1ST DOWN
9:351st & 10 at opp 35(09:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short left to #3 E.Wilson III caught at LAT32, for 11 yards to the LAT24 (#0 J.Mcrae), 1ST DOWN
9:141st & 10 at opp 24(09:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #3 E.Wilson III rush left for 1 yard gain to the LAT23 (#10 K.Fields; #90 J.Odom)
8:392nd & 9 at opp 23(08:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt rush left for 17 yards gain to the LAT06 (#1 S.Fongang), 1ST DOWN
8:171st & goal at opp 6(08:21) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 1 yard gain to the LAT05 (#21 Z.Hill; #24 A.Jackson Jr.)
7:462nd & goal at opp 5(07:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 0 yards to the LAT05 (#16 T.Rogers; #93 J.Bradford)
7:103rd & goal at opp 5(07:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt sacked for loss of 6 yards to the LAT11 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.)
6:364th & goal at opp 11(06:44) #80 S.Starzyk field goal attempt from 29 yards GOOD (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall), clock 06:36LSU 3, Louisiana Tech 0
Louisiana Tech Punt, 3 plays
6:361st & 10 at own 35(06:36) #32 G.Higgins kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
6:321st & 10 at own 25(06:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short right to #84 E.Finley thrown to LAT30
6:262nd & 10 at own 25(06:31) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Miller rush left for 3 yards loss to the LAT22 (#47 M.Blocton; #6 T.Dottery)
5:453rd & 13 at own 22(05:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 1 yard to the LAT21 (#1 P.Umanmielen)
4:574th & 14 at own 21(05:09) #29 L.Matthews punt 50 yards to the LSU29 #3 E.Wilson III return 27 yards to the LAT44 (#66 W.Hutchens)
LSU Touchdown, 3 plays
4:431st & 10 at opp 44(04:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete deep right to #4 J.Harris caught at LAT24, for 42 yards to the LAT02 (#20 T.Jones), 1ST DOWN
4:201st & goal at opp 2(04:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush right for 3 yards loss to the LAT05 (#1 S.Fongang)
3:462nd & goal at opp 5(03:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt rush left for 5 yards gain to the LAT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:46 #80 S.Starzyk kick attempt good (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall)LSU 10, Louisiana Tech 0
Louisiana Tech Fumble, 3 plays
3:461st & 10 at own 35(03:46) #32 G.Higgins kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
3:361st & 10 at own 25(03:46) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short middle to #11 J.Mickens caught at LAT26, for 4 yards to the LAT29 (#7 W.Weeks)
3:112nd & 6 at own 29(03:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 A.Burnette rush middle for 1 yard gain to the LAT30 (#6 T.Dottery; #7 W.Weeks)
2:363rd & 5 at own 30(02:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short right to #84 E.Finley caught at LAT36, for 11 yards to the LAT41 fumbled by #84 E.Finley at LAT38 forced by #6 T.Dottery recovered by LSU #0 T.Cooley at LAT41, End Of Play
LSU Punt, 3 plays
2:291st & 10 at opp 41(02:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt sacked for loss of 5 yards to the LAT46 (#92 L.Condry)
1:552nd & 15 at opp 46(02:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete short right to #6 W.Watkins Jr. thrown to LAT30 QB hurried by #10 K.Fields
1:513rd & 15 at opp 46(01:54) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete short middle to #6 W.Watkins Jr. thrown to LAT32
1:444th & 15 at opp 46(01:49) #90 G.Chadwick punt 32 yards to the LAT14 fair catch by #3 D.Latulas at LAT14
Louisiana Tech Punt, 3 plays
1:391st & 10 at own 14(01:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Miller rush middle for 3 yards loss to the LAT11 (#29 J.Ross) PENALTY LAT Chop Block declined
0:372nd & 13 at own 11(01:21) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker rush middle for 3 yards gain to the LAT14 fumbled by #5 B.Baker at LAT14 forced by #6 T.Dottery recovered by LAT #84 E.Finley at LAT14, End Of Play
0:303rd & 10 at own 14(00:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short right to #11 J.Mickens thrown to LAT28 QB hurried by #99 D.Geralds
0:184th & 10 at own 14(00:27) #29 L.Matthews punt 56 yards to the LSU30 #3 E.Wilson III return 14 yards to the LSU44 (#21 Z.Hill), out of bounds
LSU Fumble, 2 plays
0:081st & 10 at own 44(00:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #13 D.Jones caught at LSU46, for 8 yards to the LAT48 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.; #40 A.Combs) PENALTY LSU Illegal Block in Back (#4 J.Harris) 10 yards from LAT48 to LSU42
Q2 14:591st & 12 at own 42(14:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short left to #3 E.Wilson III caught at LSU45, for 12 yards to the LAT46 fumbled by #3 E.Wilson III at LAT46 forced by #0 J.Mcrae recovered by LAT #7 J.Lockhardt at LAT46 #7 J.Lockhardt return 35 yards to the LSU19 (#10 S.Leavitt)
2nd quarter7 drives, then LSU 10, Louisiana Tech 7
Louisiana Tech Missed FG, 4 plays
14:281st & 10 at opp 19(14:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Kukuk rush middle for 4 yards loss to the LSU23 (#29 J.Ross; #90 S.Green)
13:572nd & 14 at opp 23(14:08) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 L.Watkins rush right for 6 yards loss to the LSU29, End Of Play
13:074th & 27 at opp 36(13:07) #38 K.Kent field goal attempt from 54 yards NO GOOD (H: #29 L.Matthews, LS: #41 E.Burch), clock 13:07, End Of Play
LSU Interception, 2 plays
13:011st & 10 at own 36(13:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush right for 2 yards gain to the LSU38 (#10 K.Fields)
12:362nd & 8 at own 38(12:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass intercepted by #4 K.Franklin at LAT40 #4 K.Franklin return 0 yards to the LAT40
Louisiana Tech Punt, 3 plays
12:281st & 10 at own 40(12:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Miller rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LAT42 (#2 T.Benefield; #7 W.Weeks)
11:252nd & 8 at own 42(11:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Kukuk pass complete short right to #5 B.Baker caught at LAT42, for 0 yards to the LAT42 (#7 W.Weeks)
11:083rd & 8 at own 42(11:14) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short right to #26 D.Brooks thrown to LAT40 QB hurried by #6 T.Dottery
10:594th & 8 at own 42(11:04) #29 L.Matthews punt 58 yards to the LSU00, Touchback
LSU Pick-six, 19 plays (Louisiana Tech scores)
10:521st & 10 at own 20(10:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete deep right to #1 J.Brown thrown to LAT44
10:462nd & 10 at own 20(10:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 S.Gage rush right for 10 yards gain to the LSU30 (#20 T.Jones; #13 M.Moultrie II), 1ST DOWN
10:201st & 10 at own 30(10:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 S.Gage rush right for 3 yards gain to the LSU33 (#98 D.Rieman)
9:522nd & 7 at own 33(09:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short left to #3 E.Wilson III caught at LSU36, for 4 yards to the LSU37 (#7 J.Lockhardt) PENALTY LSU Illegal Block in Back (#7 T.Green) 10 yards from LSU37 to LSU27
9:272nd & 13 at own 27(09:31) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete short left to #15 P.Wright III thrown to LSU35 broken up by #54 J.Williams QB hurried by #54 J.Williams
9:173rd & 13 at own 27(09:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short middle to #7 T.Green caught at LSU31, for 15 yards to the LSU42 (#20 T.Jones), 1ST DOWN
9:001st & 10 at own 42(09:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 S.Gage rush right for 1 yard gain to the LSU43 (#90 J.Odom; #16 T.Rogers) PENALTY LSU Holding (#55 A.Bah) 10 yards from LSU42 to LSU32. NO PLAY
8:271st & 20 at own 32(08:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #7 T.Green caught at LSU44, for 24 yards to the LAT44 (#4 K.Franklin; #16 T.Rogers), 1ST DOWN. #4 K.Franklin injured on the play
7:541st & 10 at opp 44(07:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete short left to #3 E.Wilson III thrown to LAT40 broken up by #24 A.Jackson Jr.
7:442nd & 10 at opp 44(07:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt sacked for loss of 7 yards to the LSU49 (#92 L.Condry)
7:083rd & 17 at own 49(07:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short middle to #7 T.Green caught at LAT40, for 15 yards to the LAT36 (#13 M.Moultrie II; #17 D.Bookhart)
6:374th & 2 at opp 36(06:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #6 W.Watkins Jr. caught at LAT36, for 3 yards to the LAT33 (#20 T.Jones), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
6:041st & 10 at opp 33(06:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 W.Watkins Jr. rush right for 6 yards gain to the LAT27 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.)
5:352nd & 4 at opp 27(05:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt rush right for 12 yards gain to the LAT15 (#0 J.Mcrae), 1ST DOWN
4:571st & 10 at opp 15(05:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LAT13 (#4 K.Franklin; #10 K.Fields)
5:032nd & 4 at opp 27Timeout LSU, clock 05:03
4:212nd & 8 at opp 13(04:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 S.Gage rush right for 5 yards gain to the LAT08 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.)
3:503rd & 3 at opp 8(03:57) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short left to #6 W.Watkins Jr. caught at LAT08, for 6 yards to the LAT02 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.), 1ST DOWN
3:251st & goal at opp 2(03:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 2 yards loss to the LAT04 (#44 K.Coleman)
2:422nd & goal at opp 4(02:55) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt sacked for loss of 2 yards to the LAT06 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.)
1:533rd & goal at opp 6(02:07) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass intercepted by #0 J.Mcrae at LAT00 #0 J.Mcrae return 100 yards to the LSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:53 #38 K.Kent kick attempt good (H: #29 L.Matthews, LS: #41 E.Burch) #38 K.Kent kick attempt good (H: #29 L.Matthews, LS: #41 E.Burch). #93 J.Bradford injured on the playLSU 10, Louisiana Tech 7
1:531st & 10 at own 35(01:53) #31 H.Rioux kickoff 65 yards to the LSU00, Touchback
1:53Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 01:53
LSU Interception, 8 plays
1:481st & 10 at own 25(01:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete deep middle to #6 W.Watkins Jr. thrown to LAT36
1:402nd & 10 at own 25(01:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #23 S.Gage caught at LSU24, for 5 yards to the LSU30 (#22 J.Mayfield; #4 K.Franklin), out of bounds
1:403rd & 5 at own 30PENALTY LSU False Start (#6 W.Watkins Jr.) 5 yards from LSU30 to LSU25. NO PLAY
1:323rd & 10 at own 25(01:40) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #4 J.Harris caught at LSU26, for 29 yards to the LAT46 (#20 T.Jones), 1ST DOWN
1:181st & 10 at opp 46(01:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short middle to #7 T.Green caught at LAT37, for 17 yards to the LAT29 (#1 S.Fongang; #0 J.Mcrae), 1ST DOWN
1:233rd & 10 at opp 25Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 01:23
0:591st & 10 at opp 29(01:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short middle to #6 W.Watkins Jr. caught at LAT19, for 13 yards to the LAT16 (#1 S.Fongang; #0 J.Mcrae), 1ST DOWN
0:451st & 10 at opp 16(00:48) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete short right to #6 W.Watkins Jr. thrown to LAT00
0:491st & 10 at own 29Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 00:49
0:392nd & 10 at opp 16(00:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LAT14 (#1 S.Fongang; #24 A.Jackson Jr.)
0:293rd & 8 at opp 14(00:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass intercepted by #21 Z.Hill at LAT05 broken up by #16 T.Rogers #21 Z.Hill return 25 yards to the LAT30 (#77 J.Seaton)
0:392nd & 10 at opp 16Timeout LSU, clock 00:39
Louisiana Tech End of half, 2 plays
0:171st & 10 at own 30(00:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short left to #11 J.Mickens caught at LAT34, for 5 yards to the LAT35 (#5 D.Pickett)
0:092nd & 5 at own 35(00:09) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker rush middle for 0 yards to the LAT35 (#99 D.Geralds)
Louisiana Tech Missed FG, 4 plays
13:303rd & 20 at opp 29(13:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 7 yards to the LSU36 (#1 P.Umanmielen)
3rd quarter8 drives, then LSU 24, Louisiana Tech 7
Louisiana Tech Punt, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35(15:00) #80 S.Starzyk kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
14:551st & 10 at own 25(15:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Kukuk rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LAT27 (#7 W.Weeks)
14:252nd & 8 at own 27(14:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker rush left for 6 yards gain to the LAT33 (#0 T.Cooley) PENALTY LAT Holding (#52 T.Smith) 10 yards from LAT27 to LAT17. NO PLAY
13:542nd & 18 at own 17(14:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker rush middle for 6 yards gain to the LAT23 (#6 T.Dottery)
13:153rd & 12 at own 23(13:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short middle to #11 J.Mickens thrown to LAT33
13:094th & 12 at own 23(13:15) #29 L.Matthews punt 29 yards to the LSU48, out of bounds at LSU48
LSU Field goal, 6 plays
12:561st & 10 at own 48(13:09) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #13 D.Jones caught at LSU48, for 4 yards to the LAT48 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.)
12:422nd & 6 at opp 48(12:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush left for 46 yards gain to the LAT02 (#0 J.Mcrae; #7 J.Lockhardt), 1ST DOWN. #7 J.Lockhardt injured on the play
12:071st & goal at opp 2(12:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 1 yard loss to the LAT03 (#99 J.Rouyea)
11:272nd & goal at opp 3(11:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush middle for 0 yards to the LAT03 (#0 J.Mcrae; #24 A.Jackson Jr.)
10:573rd & goal at opp 3(11:04) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt sacked for loss of 8 yards to the LAT11 (#24 A.Jackson Jr.)
10:124th & goal at opp 6(10:14) #80 S.Starzyk field goal attempt from 25 yards GOOD (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall), clock 10:12LSU 13, Louisiana Tech 7
Louisiana Tech Turnover on downs, 7 plays
10:121st & 10 at own 35(10:12) #80 S.Starzyk kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
10:081st & 10 at own 25(10:11) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short right to #6 M.Calwise Jr. thrown to LAT34 broken up by #0 T.Cooley QB hurried by #97 D.Carpenter
10:012nd & 10 at own 25(10:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Miller rush left for 1 yard gain to the LAT26 (#1 P.Umanmielen; #42 D.Keys)
9:343rd & 9 at own 26(09:34) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete deep right to #86 T.Shettron thrown to LSU47 PENALTY LSU Pass Interference (#5 D.Pickett) 15 yards from LAT26 to LAT41, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
9:211st & 10 at own 41(09:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Kukuk rush middle for 2 yards loss to the LAT39 (#1 P.Umanmielen)
8:562nd & 12 at own 39(08:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short left thrown to LAT45 QB hurried by #99 D.Geralds and #29 J.Ross PENALTY LSU Roughing The Passer (#1 P.Umanmielen) 16 yards from LAT39 to LSU45, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
8:431st & 10 at opp 45(08:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker rush middle for 3 yards gain to the LSU42 (#6 T.Dottery)
8:112nd & 7 at opp 42(08:18) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 1 yard to the LSU43 (#29 J.Ross, #47 M.Blocton)
7:233rd & 8 at opp 43(07:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Kukuk pass complete short right to #6 M.Calwise Jr. caught at LSU46, for 3 yards to the LSU40 (#0 T.Cooley)
6:524th & 5 at opp 40(06:55) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete deep left to #11 J.Mickens thrown to LSU05 broken up by #10 D.Spears, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
LSU Touchdown, 6 plays
6:461st & 10 at own 40(06:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush right for 3 yards gain to the LSU43 (#44 K.Coleman; #22 J.Mayfield) PENALTY LAT Face Mask (#22 J.Mayfield) 15 yards from LSU43 to LAT42, 1ST DOWN
6:361st & 10 at opp 42(06:36) PENALTY LSU False Start (#75 W.Davis) 5 yards from LAT42 to LAT47. NO PLAY
6:111st & 15 at opp 47(06:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush left for 3 yards loss to the LAT50 (#1 S.Fongang)
5:402nd & 18 at the 50(05:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short middle to #7 T.Green caught at LAT37, for 23 yards to the LAT27 (#1 S.Fongang), 1ST DOWN
5:241st & 10 at opp 27(05:27) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush left for 12 yards gain to the LAT15 (#44 K.Coleman), 1ST DOWN
4:571st & 10 at opp 15(05:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush right for 6 yards gain to the LAT09 (#16 T.Rogers; #21 Z.Hill)
4:322nd & 4 at opp 9(04:37) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt rush right for 9 yards gain to the LAT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 04:32, 1ST DOWN. #75 W.Davis injured on the play #12 M.Thomas pass attempt SuccessfulLSU 21, Louisiana Tech 7
Louisiana Tech Interception, 2 plays
4:321st & 10 at own 35(04:32) #80 S.Starzyk kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
4:321st & 10 at own 25(04:32) PENALTY LAT False Start (#79 A.Cole) 5 yards from LAT25 to LAT20. NO PLAY
4:201st & 15 at own 20(04:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short middle to #86 T.Shettron caught at LAT17, for 6 yards to the LAT26 (#2 T.Benefield; #42 D.Keys)
3:452nd & 9 at own 26(03:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass intercepted by #5 D.Pickett at LAT43 QB hurried by #10 D.Spears #5 D.Pickett return 32 yards to the LAT11 (#72 H.Christman)
LSU Field goal, 4 plays
3:311st & 10 at opp 11(03:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short middle to #13 D.Jones caught at LAT15, for 2 yards to the LAT09 (#22 J.Mayfield)
3:082nd & 8 at opp 9(03:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short left to #6 W.Watkins Jr. caught at LAT05, for 4 yards to the LAT05 (#0 J.Mcrae), out of bounds
2:533rd & 4 at opp 5(02:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 D.Jones rush left for 0 yards to the LAT05 (#22 J.Mayfield)
3:002nd & 8 at opp 9Timeout LSU, clock 03:00
2:124th & 4 at opp 5(02:14) #80 S.Starzyk field goal attempt from 23 yards GOOD (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall), clock 02:12LSU 24, Louisiana Tech 7
Louisiana Tech Punt, 3 plays
2:121st & 10 at own 35(02:12) #80 S.Starzyk kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
2:051st & 10 at own 25(02:11) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short right to #11 J.Mickens caught at LAT27, for 4 yards to the LAT29 (#0 T.Cooley)
1:352nd & 6 at own 29(01:40) No Huddle-Shotgun #0 J.Miller rush left for 1 yard gain to the LAT30 (#6 T.Dottery)
0:573rd & 5 at own 30(01:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 10 yards to the LAT20 (#10 D.Spears)
0:124th & 15 at own 20(00:23) #29 L.Matthews punt 53 yards to the LSU27 #3 E.Wilson III return 0 yards to the LSU27 (#35 C.Watson; #8 D.Pierro)
LSU Touchdown, 5 plays
0:041st & 10 at own 27(00:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete deep middle to #15 P.Wright III thrown to LAT30
0:042nd & 10 at own 27(00:04) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #4 J.Harris caught at LSU29, for 9 yards to the LSU36 (#20 T.Jones; #7 J.Lockhardt)
Q4 14:433rd & 1 at own 36(15:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 T.Green rush middle for 6 yards gain to the LSU42 (#20 T.Jones), 1ST DOWN
Q4 14:051st & 10 at own 42(14:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete deep right to #3 E.Wilson III caught at LAT07, for 53 yards to the LAT05, End Of Play, 1ST DOWN
Q4 13:321st & goal at opp 5(13:35) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt rush left for 5 yards gain to the LAT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 13:32 #80 S.Starzyk kick attempt good (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall) PENALTY #80 S.Starzyk kick attempt good (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall) PENALTY LSU False Start (#80 S.Starzyk) #80 S.Starzyk kick attempt good (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall) PENALTY LSU False Start (#80 S.Starzyk) 5 yards from LAT03 to LAT08. NO PLAYLSU 31, Louisiana Tech 7
Q4 13:361st & 10 at own 42Timeout LSU, clock 13:36
4th quarter7 drives, then LSU 45, Louisiana Tech 14
Louisiana Tech Fumble, 5 plays
13:321st & 10 at own 35(13:32) #80 S.Starzyk kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
13:221st & 10 at own 25(13:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short left to #84 E.Finley caught at LAT22, for 4 yards to the LAT29 (#2 T.Benefield)
12:562nd & 6 at own 29(13:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 S.Snider rush middle for 6 yards gain to the LAT35 (#6 T.Dottery; #7 W.Weeks), 1ST DOWN. #84 E.Finley injured on the play
12:231st & 10 at own 35(12:27) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 A.Burnette rush left for 1 yard gain to the LAT36 (#88 R.Anderson)
11:502nd & 9 at own 36(11:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short middle thrown to LAT34 QB hurried by #88 R.Anderson
11:493rd & 9 at own 36(11:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short middle to #11 J.Mickens caught at LAT36, for 6 yards to the LAT42 fumbled by #11 J.Mickens at LAT41 forced by #99 D.Geralds recovered by LSU #28 J.Thomas at LAT42 #28 J.Thomas return 22 yards to the LAT20 (#72 H.Christman), out of bounds
LSU Touchdown, 6 plays
11:261st & 10 at opp 20(11:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #15 P.Wright III rush right for 4 yards gain to the LAT16 (#1 S.Fongang)
11:052nd & 6 at opp 16(11:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass complete short right to #23 S.Gage caught at LAT20, for 5 yards to the LAT11 (#2 A.Butler)
10:283rd & 1 at opp 11(10:31) Shotgun #7 T.Green rush middle for 1 yard gain to the LAT10 (#0 J.Mcrae; #13 M.Moultrie II), 1ST DOWN
9:471st & goal at opp 10(09:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete short middle to #7 T.Green thrown to LAT00
9:523rd & 1 at opp 11Timeout LSU, clock 09:52
9:422nd & goal at opp 10(09:46) No Huddle-Shotgun #10 S.Leavitt pass incomplete short left to #7 T.Green thrown to LAT00 broken up by #7 J.Lockhardt
9:393rd & goal at opp 10Trey’Dez Green 10 Yd pass from Sam Leavitt (Scott Starzyk Kick)LSU 38, Louisiana Tech 7
Louisiana Tech Touchdown, 3 plays
9:311st & goal at opp 0(09:39) #80 S.Starzyk kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00 #3 D.Latulas return 32 yards to the LAT32 (#15 P.Wright III) PENALTY LSU Personal Foul offsetting LAT Personal Foul offsetting
9:171st & 10 at own 32(09:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 5 yards to the LAT27 (#31 C.Jimcoily)
8:492nd & 15 at own 27(08:52) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 A.Burnette rush right for 6 yards gain to the LAT33 (#97 D.Carpenter)
8:083rd & 9 at own 33(08:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete deep middle to #11 J.Mickens caught at LSU46, for 67 yards to the LSU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:08, 1ST DOWN #38 K.Kent kick attempt good (H: #29 L.Matthews, LS: #41 E.Burch)LSU 38, Louisiana Tech 14
LSU Punt, 3 plays
8:081st & 10 at own 35(08:08) #31 H.Rioux kickoff 63 yards to the LSU02, out of bounds at LSU02
8:001st & 10 at own 35(08:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Clark rush right for 7 yards gain to the LSU42 (#21 Z.Hill), out of bounds
7:402nd & 3 at own 42(07:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #29 C.Durham rush left for 2 yards loss to the LSU40 (#16 T.Rogers)
7:183rd & 5 at own 40(07:21) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Clark pass incomplete short left to #15 P.Wright III thrown to LSU45 broken up by #3 K.Carter
7:064th & 5 at own 40(07:17) #90 G.Chadwick punt 47 yards to the LAT13 #3 D.Latulas return 1 yard to the LAT14 (#8 J.Jackson). #15 P.Wright III injured on the play
Louisiana Tech Turnover on downs, 7 plays
7:021st & 10 at own 14(07:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete deep middle to #15 L.Watkins thrown to LAT34 broken up by #13 F.Delane
6:522nd & 10 at own 14(07:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short left to #1 A.Burnette caught at LAT14, for 3 yards to the LAT17 (#48 K.Cobbins)
6:153rd & 7 at own 17(06:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short right to #11 J.Mickens caught at LAT31, for 15 yards to the LAT32 (#48 K.Cobbins), 1ST DOWN
6:011st & 10 at own 32(06:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 1 yard to the LAT31 (#55 L.Brown) PENALTY LSU Horse Collar Tackle (#55 L.Brown) 15 yards from LAT32 to LAT47, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
5:441st & 10 at own 47(05:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass incomplete short right thrown to LAT44 QB hurried by #48 K.Cobbins
5:382nd & 10 at own 47(05:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 A.Burnette rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LAT49 (#55 L.Brown; #13 F.Delane)
5:023rd & 8 at own 49(05:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker pass complete short left to #15 L.Watkins caught at LSU49, for 3 yards to the LSU48 (#7 W.Weeks)
4:204th & 5 at opp 48(04:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #5 B.Baker sacked for loss of 7 yards to the LAT45 (#1 P.Umanmielen), TURNOVER ON DOWNS
4:373rd & 8 at own 49Timeout Louisiana Tech, clock 04:37
LSU Touchdown, 7 plays
4:101st & 10 at opp 45(04:20) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Clark rush right for 5 yards gain to the LAT40 (#40 A.Combs)
3:432nd & 5 at opp 40(03:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #22 H.Berry rush middle for 4 yards gain to the LAT36 (#20 T.Jones; #35 C.Watson)
3:013rd & 1 at opp 36(03:04) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 S.Gage rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LAT34 (#16 T.Rogers), 1ST DOWN
2:371st & 10 at opp 34(02:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #22 H.Berry rush left for 6 yards gain (0) to the LAT28 (#20 T.Jones) PENALTY LSU Holding (#71 B.Martinez) 10 yards from LAT34 to LAT44
2:131st & 20 at opp 44(02:22) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Clark pass complete short middle to #84 T.Holloway caught at LAT31, for 21 yards to the LAT23 (#20 T.Jones), 1ST DOWN
1:551st & 10 at opp 23(02:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Clark pass complete short right to #84 T.Holloway caught at LAT12, for 16 yards to the LAT07 (#16 T.Rogers), 1ST DOWN. #16 T.Rogers injured on the play
1:481st & goal at opp 7(01:54) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Clark rush left for 7 yards gain to the LAT00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 01:48 #80 S.Starzyk kick attempt good (H: #90 G.Chadwick, LS: #43 S.Hall)LSU 45, Louisiana Tech 14
1:551st & 10 at opp 23Timeout LSU, clock 01:55
Louisiana Tech End of game, 5 plays
1:481st & 10 at own 35(01:48) #80 S.Starzyk kickoff 65 yards to the LAT00, Touchback
1:421st & 10 at own 25(01:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Kukuk pass complete short left to #88 J.Thiel IV caught at LAT26, for 12 yards to the LAT37 (#13 F.Delane), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN
1:361st & 10 at own 37(01:42) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 A.Burnette rush middle for 3 yards gain to the LAT40 (#55 L.Brown; #42 D.Keys)
1:012nd & 7 at own 40(01:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 A.Burnette rush middle for 3 yards gain to the LAT43 (#48 K.Cobbins; #92 B.Brown)
0:533rd & 4 at own 43(00:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Kukuk rush left for 6 yards gain to the LAT49 (#41 J.Tuihalamaka; #13 F.Delane), 1ST DOWN
0:291st & 10 at own 49(00:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #23 S.Snider rush middle for 2 yards gain to the LSU49 (#95 S.Washington) PENALTY LAT Personal Foul (#1 A.Burnette) 15 yards from LSU49 to LAT36

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