Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Mississippi State Bulldogs 19–3 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: Mississippi State Bulldogs 3, LSU Tigers 19.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mississippi State Bulldogs	3	0	0	0	3
LSU Tigers	6	3	6	3	19

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Burrow (99) — 0.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -13.25 EPA
• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds · -1.19 EPA/play -28.57 EPA

Rushing

• Nick Fitzgerald (344) — 0.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Nick Brossette (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
• Clyde Edwards-Helaire (99) — 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Justin Jefferson (99) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.72 EPA
• Derrick Dillon (99) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Dee Anderson (99) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Burrow	99	28	57.1%	0	0	-0.47	-13.25
Nick Fitzgerald	344	24	33.3%	0	0	-1.19	-28.57

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MSST	LSU
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	344	4	0	+0.61	Ended
Q1	99	4	0	-3.65	Interception
Q1	344	3	0	-4.86	Interception
Q1	99	3	0	-3.00	Punt
Q1	344	3	0	-2.07	Punt
Q1	99	3	0	-1.64	Punt
Q1	344	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	344	6	0	+2.85	Ended
Q1	99	1	0	+0.99	Rush TD
Q1	99	2	0	-0.45	Ended
Q1	344	3	0	-6.15	Interception
Q2	99	13	0	+1.85	Field goal
Q2	344	3	0	-2.11	Punt
Q2	99	3	0	-2.53	Punt
Q2	344	5	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	99	3	0	-3.71	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Michael Divinity Jr. return for 31 yds to the MisSt 3 (-5.5 EPA)
2. Q1 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass intercepted Cameron Dantzler return for 1 yd to the MisSt 1 (-4.43 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Grant Delpit return for no gain to the MisSt 24 (-3.93 EPA)
4. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted John Battle return for no gain to the LSU 10 (-3.86 EPA)
5. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald pass intercepted Grant Delpit return for 1 yd to the LSU 6 (-3.65 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald sacked by Grant Delpit for a loss of 8 yards to the LSU 45 (-3.36 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · Nick Fitzgerald run for 40 yds to the LSU 17 for a 1ST down (+3.3 EPA)
8. Q4 · Mississippi State Bulldogs · LSU Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (John Battle & Kristian Fulton for 30 yards ) to the LSU 43 for a 1ST down (+2.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (19–3) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Joe Burrow (99) — yds.
• EPA edge: MSST 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 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers?

Mississippi State Bulldogs 3, LSU Tigers 19 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 3–19.

Where can I find the Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401012315.

Who led Mississippi State Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Joe Burrow (99) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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