LSU Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: 2007 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Ohio State Buckeyes 38–24 in Week 1, 2007. Final score: LSU Tigers 38, Ohio State Buckeyes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
LSU Tigers	3	18	6	6	38
Ohio State Buckeyes	9	0	6	6	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Matt Flynn (99) — 0.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +8.28 EPA
• Todd Boeckman (194) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.56 EPA

Rushing

• Chris Wells (194) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.38 EPA
• Jacob Hester (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA
• Matt Flynn (99) — 0.0 yds -0.13 EPA

Receiving

• Brian Hartline (194) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Early Doucet (99) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +0.50 EPA
• Brian Robiskie (194) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Flynn	99	26	15.4%	0	4	+0.32	+8.28
Todd Boeckman	194	28	7.1%	0	2	+0.13	+3.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LSU	OSU
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	99	1	0	+0.04	Ended
Q1	194	2	0	-0.75	Ended
Q1	99	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	3	0	-1.50	Ended
Q1	99	13	0	+2.36	Ended
Q1	194	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	194	2	0	-1.61	Ended
Q1	99	1	0	-1.86	Ended
Q1	194	1	0	+4.11	Rush TD
Q1	99	2	0	-1.41	Ended
Q1	194	5	0	+2.19	Ended
Q2	99	1	0	-0.14	Ended
Q2	194	5	0	+0.27	Punt
Q2	99	1	0	+1.08	Rush TD
Q2	99	4	0	+2.77	Ended
Q2	99	1	0	+0.66	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Matt Flynn pass intercepted by Malcolm Jenkins at the LSU 34, returned for 23 yards to the LSU 11. (-6.86 EPA)
2. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Ryan Pretorius 38 yard field goal BLOCKED. (-6.38 EPA)
3. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for no gain to the LSU 28, Ohio St penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted. (+5.75 EPA)
4. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Matt Flynn pass complete to Demetrius Byrd for 20 yards to the OhSt 46 for a 1ST down, Ohio St penalty 13 yard face mask on James Laurinaitis accepted. (+5.0 EPA)
5. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Matt Flynn sacked by Vernon Gholston at the OhSt 45 for a loss of 15 yards, Lsu penalty 0 yard intentional grounding on Matt Flynn accepted. (-4.73 EPA)
6. Q3 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman pass complete to Brian Robiskie for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.38 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Chris Wells rush for 65 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.11 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ohio State Buckeyes · Todd Boeckman pass intercepted by Chevis Jackson at the LSU 42, returned for 34 yards to the OhSt 24. (-3.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (38–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matt Flynn (99) — yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: LSU at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of LSU Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

LSU Tigers 38, Ohio State Buckeyes 24 in Week 1 of the 2007 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 38–24.

Where can I find the LSU Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=280070194.

Who led LSU Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes in passing?

Matt Flynn (99) led passers with 0.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for LSU Tigers at Ohio State Buckeyes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.