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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers: 2018 Week 4 Recap

Tigers defeat Bulldogs 38–21 in Week 4

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers (Week 4).

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 21 3-1
Final 21–38
LSU Tigers 38 5-0 Winner
Winner
LSU Tigers
Final score
21–38
Halftime
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 6–21 LSU Tigers
Top passer
J'Mar Smith

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Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 38–21 in Week 4, 2018. Final score: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 21, LSU Tigers 38.

Game summary

LSU Tigers rolled past Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 38–21 in Week 4 of the 2018 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: J'Mar Smith (2348) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.35 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Nick Brossette — 0.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Adrian Hardy — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs066621
LSU Tigers61501238

Scoring Map

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

LTLouisiana Tech Bulldogs
LSULSU Tigers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LSU
    Q1TD
    NBNick Brossette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Nick Brossette run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK)

  2. LT
    Q2TD
    AHAdrian Hardy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    J'Mar Smith pass complete to Adrian Hardy for 20 yds for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK)

  3. LSU
    Q2TD
    CEClyde Edwards-Helaire

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Clyde Edwards-Helaire run for 28 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK)

  4. LSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-15

    Cole Tracy 24 yd FG GOOD

  5. LSU
    Q2TD
    NBNick Brossette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-21

    Nick Brossette run for 1 yd for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK)

  6. LT
    Q3TD
    BHBobby Holly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-21

    J'Mar Smith pass complete to Bobby Holly for 1 yd for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK)

  7. LSU
    Q4TD
    CEClyde Edwards-Helaire

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-27

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

  8. LSU
    Q4TD
    NBNick Brossette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-33

    Nick Brossette run for 2 yds for a TD, (Cole Tracy KICK)

  9. LT
    Q4TD
    AHAdrian Hardy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-33

    Adrian Hardy 42 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • J'Mar Smith (2348) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +14.04 EPA
  • Joe Burrow (99) — 0.0 yds · +0.04 EPA/play +0.92 EPA

Rushing

  • Nick Brossette (99) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD -0.04 EPA
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire (99) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
  • Israel Tucker (2348) — 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Receiving

  • Adrian Hardy (2348) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.06 EPA
  • Teddy Veal (2348) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.08 EPA
  • Dee Anderson (99) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
J'Mar Smith23484065.0%03+0.35+14.04
Joe Burrow992564.0%00+0.04+0.92

Team EPA comparison

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

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q19920-0.28Ended
Q1234820+0.59Ended
Q199100+0.04Punt
Q1234850-2.74Punt
Q19910+0.41Rush TD
Q199100+5.27Ended
Q1234840-1.26Punt
Q19930-1.62Punt
Q2234820-0.56Missed FG
Q29920-3.19Fumble
Q2234830-1.33Punt
Q29950-0.65Punt
Q2234810+4.26Pass TD
Q2234890+2.70Ended
Q29910+2.70Rush TD
Q2234820-3.64Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass complete to Adrian Hardy for 20 yds for a TD, (Bailey Hale KICK) (+4.26 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Bailey Hale 49 Yard Field Goal Missed (-4.01 EPA)
  3. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · Adrian Hardy 42 Yd pass from J'Mar Smith (Bailey Hale Kick) (+3.86 EPA)
  4. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass complete to Javonte Woodard for 33 yds to the LSU 40 for a 1ST down (+3.66 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass intercepted Ed Paris return for no gain to the LaTch 28 (-3.65 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith run for no gain to the LaTch 46 (-3.65 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Louisiana Tech Bulldogs · J'Mar Smith pass complete to Adrian Hardy for 11 yds to the LaTch 42 (-3.17 EPA)
  8. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow sacked by Jaylon Ferguson for a loss of 13 yards to the LSU 36 Joe Burrow fumbled, forced by Jaylon Ferguson, recovered by LaTch Keonatye Garner , return for 0 yards (-2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • LSU Tigers controlled the final (38–21) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: J'Mar Smith (2348) — yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: LT 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 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers?

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 21, LSU Tigers 38 in Week 4 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 21–38.

Where can I find the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012287.

Who led Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers in passing?

J'Mar Smith (2348) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L

LSU Tigers

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W