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LSU Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers: 2018 Week 3 Recap

Tigers defeat Tigers 22–21 in Week 3

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for LSU Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers (Week 3).

LSU Tigers 22 4-0 Winner
Final 22–21
Auburn Tigers 21 3-1
Winner
LSU Tigers
Final score
22–21
Halftime
LSU Tigers 9–12 Auburn Tigers
Top passer
Joe Burrow

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Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Auburn Tigers 22–21 in Week 3, 2018. Final score: LSU Tigers 22, Auburn Tigers 21.

Game summary

LSU Tigers edged Auburn Tigers 22–21 in Week 3 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Joe Burrow (99) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.19 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: JaTarvious Whitlow — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Justin Jefferson — 5 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
LSU Tigers633922
Auburn Tigers0126021

Scoring Map

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

LSULSU Tigers
AUBAuburn Tigers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LSU
    Q1TD
    CEClyde Edwards-Helaire

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Clyde Edwards-Helaire run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK)

  2. AUB
    Q2TD
    SSShaun Shivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Shaun Shivers run for 7 yds for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK)

  3. AUB
    Q2TD
    JWJaTarvious Whitlow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    JaTarvious Whitlow run for 7 yds for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK)

  4. LSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    9-12

    Cole Tracy 33 yd FG GOOD

  5. LSU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    12-12

    Cole Tracy 27 yd FG GOOD

  6. AUB
    Q3TD
    DSDarius Slayton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    Jarrett Stidham pass complete to Darius Slayton for 4 yds for a TD, (Anders Carlson KICK)

  7. LSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    15-18

    Cole Tracy 42 yd FG GOOD

  8. LSU
    Q4TD
    DDDerrick Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Joe Burrow pass complete to Derrick Dillon for 71 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed )

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Joe Burrow (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.59 EPA
  • Jarrett Stidham (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +1.63 EPA
  • Zach Von Rosenberg (99) — 0.0 yds · -2.49 EPA/play -2.49 EPA

Rushing

  • JaTarvious Whitlow (2) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.23 EPA
  • Nick Brossette (99) — 0.0 yds -0.08 EPA
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA

Receiving

  • Justin Jefferson (99) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.42 EPA
  • Darius Slayton (2) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.63 EPA
  • Ryan Davis (2) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Joe Burrow993050.0%01+0.19+5.59
Jarrett Stidham22759.3%01+0.06+1.63
Zach Von Rosenberg9910.0%00-2.49-2.49

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1220+0.64Ended
Q199100+0.51Missed FG
Q1210-5.40Ended
Q1260+2.24Ended
Q19950-0.47Ended
Q1230-2.66Punt
Q19910+0.94Rush TD
Q19980+2.59Ended
Q1220-4.82Interception
Q2210-0.43Ended
Q29930-0.64Punt
Q2290+4.20Rush TD
Q29920-2.02Punt
Q2210+1.55Rush TD
Q2280+3.89Ended
Q29900Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · JaTarvious Whitlow run for a loss of 2 yards to the LSU 17 (-5.4 EPA)
  2. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Derrick Dillon for 71 yds for a TD, (Two-Point Conversion failed ) (+4.48 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass intercepted Grant Delpit return for no gain to the Aub 34 (-4.38 EPA)
  4. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass intercepted Greedy Williams return for 20 yds to the LSU 47 (-3.61 EPA)
  5. Q1 · LSU Tigers · Cole Tracy 53 yd FG MISSED (-3.35 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass complete to Asa Martin for 33 yds to the LSU 4 for a 1ST down (+2.88 EPA)
  7. Q1 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Justin Jefferson for 15 yds to the Aub 8 for a 1ST down (+2.63 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Jarrett Stidham pass complete to Anthony Schwartz for 28 yds to the LSU 24 for a 1ST down (+2.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • LSU Tigers controlled the final (22–21) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Joe Burrow (99) — yds, 1 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 Auburn Tigers?

LSU Tigers 22, Auburn Tigers 21 in Week 3 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs Auburn Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 22–21.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012273.

Who led LSU Tigers vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Joe Burrow (99) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

LSU Tigers

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

Auburn Tigers

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L