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BYU Cougars vs. LSU Tigers: 2017 Week 1 Recap

Tigers defeat Cougars 27–0 in Week 1

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for BYU Cougars vs. LSU Tigers (Week 1).

BYU Cougars 0 1-1
Final 0–27
LSU Tigers 27 1-1 Winner
Winner
LSU Tigers
Final score
0–27
Halftime
BYU Cougars 0–12 LSU Tigers
Top passer
Danny Etling

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Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated BYU Cougars 27– in Week 1, 2017. Final score: BYU Cougars , LSU Tigers 27.

Game summary

LSU Tigers rolled past BYU Cougars 27–0 in Week 1 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 5 plays.
  • Passing leader: Danny Etling (99) — 0.0 pass yds, +0.47 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Derrius Guice — 0.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Matt Bushman — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
BYU Cougars0000
LSU Tigers0126627

Scoring Map

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

BYUBYU Cougars
LSULSU Tigers

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LSU
    Q2TD
    DGDerrius Guice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Derrius Guice run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK)

  2. LSU
    Q2TD
    DGDerrius Guice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Derrius Guice run for 4 yds for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK)

  3. LSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-15

    Jack Gonsoulin 29 Yd Field Goal

  4. LSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    0-18

    Jack Gonsoulin 23 yd FG GOOD

  5. LSU
    Q4TD
    DWDarrel Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Darrel Williams run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jack Gonsoulin KICK)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Danny Etling (99) — 0.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +7.96 EPA
  • Myles Brennan (99) — 0.0 yds · +1.01 EPA/play +1.01 EPA
  • Tanner Mangum (252) — 0.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -7.84 EPA

Rushing

  • Derrius Guice (99) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.03 EPA
  • Darrel Williams (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire (99) — 0.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • Matt Bushman (252) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.04 EPA
  • Talon Shumway (252) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.40 EPA
  • D.J. Chark (99) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.91 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Danny Etling991782.4%00+0.47+7.96
Myles Brennan991100.0%00+1.01+1.01
Tanner Mangum2522548.0%00-0.31-7.84

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q199110+4.28Ended
Q125260+0.08Punt
Q19970+0.22Punt
Q29910-0.01Ended
Q225240+0.28Punt
Q299120+2.50Missed FG
Q225250-1.00Punt
Q29910+0.64Rush TD
Q29940+3.51Ended
Q225210-3.37Interception
Q29910+1.27Rush TD
Q29940+0.45Ended
Q325230-2.90Punt
Q39900Field goal
Q39960-1.30Ended
Q325230-2.02Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Darrel Williams run for a loss of 2 yards to the BYU 3 (-3.44 EPA)
  2. Q2 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass intercepted Andraez Williams return for no gain to the LSU 35 (-3.37 EPA)
  3. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Danny Etling pass complete to D.J. Chark for 52 yds to the BYU 2 for a 1ST down (+3.15 EPA)
  4. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Jonny Linehan run for no gain to the BYU 12 (-3.06 EPA)
  5. Q1 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Micah Simon for 13 yds to the BYU 33 for a 1ST down (+2.71 EPA)
  6. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Jack Gonsoulin 34 yd FG MISSED (-2.48 EPA)
  7. Q1 · LSU Tigers · Danny Etling pass complete to Derrick Dillon for 10 yds to the LSU 46 for a 1ST down (+2.16 EPA)
  8. Q4 · BYU Cougars · Tanner Mangum pass complete to Micah Simon for 15 yds to the BYU 28 for a 1ST down (+2.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • LSU Tigers controlled the final (27–) in Week 1.
  • Passing edge: Danny Etling (99) — yds.
  • EPA edge: BYU 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 BYU Cougars vs LSU Tigers?

BYU Cougars 0, LSU Tigers 27 in Week 1 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won BYU Cougars vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 0–27.

Where can I find the BYU Cougars vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933833.

Who led BYU Cougars vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Danny Etling (99) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

BYU Cougars

Now 1-1 L

LSU Tigers

Now 1-1 W