LSU Tigers vs. Clemson Tigers: 2012 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated LSU Tigers 25–24 in Week 1, 2012. Final score: LSU Tigers 24, Clemson Tigers 25.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
LSU Tigers	6	6	9	0	24
Clemson Tigers	6	6	0	12	25

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tajh Boyd (228) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +21.26 EPA
• Zach Mettenberger (228) — 0.0 yds · +10.27 EPA/play +10.27 EPA
• Zach Mettenberger (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.59 EPA/play -14.11 EPA

Rushing

• Tajh Boyd (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.41 EPA
• Jeremy Hill (99) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA
• Andre Ellington (228) — 0.0 yds -0.50 EPA

Receiving

• Jarvis Landry (99) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.27 EPA
• Odell Beckham (99) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Jarvis Landry. (99) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tajh Boyd	228	49	4.1%	0	2	+0.43	+21.26
Zach Mettenberger	228	1	0.0%	0	0	+10.27	+10.27
Zach Mettenberger	99	24	4.2%	0	1	-0.59	-14.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LSU	CLEM
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	4	0	+0.18	Ended
Q1	228	5	0	-2.46	Punt
Q1	99	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q1	228	3	0	-2.92	Punt
Q1	99	3	0	-3.51	Punt
Q1	228	1	0	+1.57	Rush TD
Q1	228	10	0	+5.11	Ended
Q1	99	2	0	+1.90	Rush TD
Q1	228	6	0	-7.22	Fumble
Q2	99	1	0	+0.74	Interception
Q2	228	12	0	-1.13	Ended
Q2	99	3	0	-1.84	Punt
Q2	228	8	0	+5.87	Pass TD
Q2	99	3	0	-2.24	Punt
Q2	228	8	0	+0.03	Punt
Q2	99	3	0	+1.89	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Zach Mettenberger pass complete to Spencer Ware for 3 yards to the Clem 12, CLEMSON penalty 13 yard Roughing Passer on Vic Beasley accepted for a 1ST down. (+10.27 EPA)
2. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Sammy Watkins rush for a loss of 2 yards, fumbled, forced by Barkevious Mingo, recovered by LSU Craig Loston at the Clem 23. (-5.03 EPA)
3. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Jeremy Hill rush for 57 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.21 EPA)
4. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Andre Ellington rush for 8 yards, fumbled, recovered by LSU Eric Reid at the Clem 29. (-3.98 EPA)
5. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass complete to Brandon Ford for 20 yards to the LSU 14 for a 1ST down. (+2.93 EPA)
6. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.89 EPA)
7. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 17 yards to the LSU 42 for a 1ST down. (+2.86 EPA)
8. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 12 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+2.74 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (25–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Tajh Boyd (228) — yds, 2 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 Clemson Tigers?

LSU Tigers 24, Clemson Tigers 25 in Week 1 of the 2012 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 24–25.

Where can I find the LSU Tigers vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=323660228.

Who led LSU Tigers vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Tajh Boyd (228) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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