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LSU Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2008 Week 8 Recap

Tigers defeat Gamecocks 24–17 in Week 8

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for LSU Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (Week 8).

LSU Tigers 24 6-1 Winner
Final 24–17
South Carolina Gamecocks 17 5-4
Winner
LSU Tigers
Final score
24–17
Halftime
LSU Tigers 9–15 South Carolina Gamecocks
Top passer
Jarrett Lee

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Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 24–17 in Week 8, 2008. Final score: LSU Tigers 24, South Carolina Gamecocks 17.

Game summary

LSU Tigers beat South Carolina Gamecocks 24–17 in Week 8 of the 2008 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 7 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jarrett Lee (99) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.65 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Charles Scott — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jared Cook — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
LSU Tigers366624
South Carolina Gamecocks0150017

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

LSULSU Tigers
SCSouth Carolina Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LSU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 31
    Score
    3-0

    Colt David 48 yard field goal GOOD.

  2. SC
    Q2TD
    MDMike Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-6

    Mike Davis rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.

  3. SC
    Q2TD
    WSWeslye Saunders

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Stephen Garcia pass complete to Weslye Saunders for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LSU
    Q2TD
    CSCharles Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Charles Scott rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SC
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 4
    Score
    9-15

    Ryan Succop 21 yard field goal GOOD.

  6. LSU
    Q3TD
    RDRichard Dickson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-15

    Andrew Hatch pass complete to Richard Dickson for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LSU
    Q4TD
    CSCharles Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-15

    Charles Scott rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jarrett Lee (99) — 0.0 yds · +0.65 EPA/play +12.37 EPA
  • Stephen Garcia (2579) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +1.88 EPA
  • Andrew Hatch (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -0.50 EPA

Rushing

  • Charles Scott (99) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.09 EPA
  • Keiland Williams (99) — 0.0 yds -0.35 EPA
  • Stephen Garcia (2579) — 0.0 yds -0.61 EPA

Receiving

  • Jared Cook (2579) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.01 EPA
  • Kenny McKinley (2579) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.55 EPA
  • Brandon LaFell (99) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jarrett Lee99190.0%00+0.65+12.37
Stephen Garcia2579234.3%01+0.08+1.88
Andrew Hatch99333.3%01-0.17-0.50

Team EPA comparison

StatLSUSC
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1257940+1.68Ended
Q19920-1.56Punt
Q1257960-4.19Fumble
Q19900Field goal
Q199110+0.96Ended
Q1257940-3.31Punt
Q19970-1.18Punt
Q2257910+2.75Rush TD
Q2257930-4.16Ended
Q2257910+3.29Pass TD
Q2257920+2.60Ended
Q299110+3.98Rush TD
Q2257910-0.90Missed FG
Q29910+1.05Ended
Q2257930+1.56Ended
Q29930-3.02Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Jarrett Lee pass intercepted by Carlos Thomas at the SCaro 46, returned for 46 yards to the LSU 8. (-7.08 EPA)
  2. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Eric Baker rush, fumbled, recovered by LSU Harry Coleman at the LSU 42, Harry Coleman for 15 yards, to the SCaro 43. (-6.39 EPA)
  3. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Stephen Garcia rush for 4 yards, fumbled, recovered by LSU Perry Riley at the LSU 46. (-4.88 EPA)
  4. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Ryan Succop 39 yard field goal MISSED. (-3.37 EPA)
  5. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Stephen Garcia pass complete to Weslye Saunders for 26 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.29 EPA)
  6. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Jarrett Lee pass complete to Terrance Toliver for 13 yards to the SCaro 21 for a 1ST down. (+3.2 EPA)
  7. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Lsu penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted. (-3.19 EPA)
  8. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Keiland Williams rush for 1 yard to the SCaro 1. (-3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • LSU Tigers controlled the final (24–17) in Week 8.
  • Passing edge: Jarrett Lee (99) — yds.
  • 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 South Carolina Gamecocks?

LSU Tigers 24, South Carolina Gamecocks 17 in Week 8 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 24–17.

Where can I find the LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282922579.

Who led LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Jarrett Lee (99) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for LSU Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

LSU Tigers

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W

South Carolina Gamecocks

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L