Clemson Tigers vs. LSU Tigers: 2019 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Clemson Tigers 42–25 in Week 1, 2019. Final score: Clemson Tigers 25, LSU Tigers 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Clemson Tigers	6	9	6	0	25
LSU Tigers	6	18	6	6	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Burrow (99) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +14.90 EPA
• Trevor Lawrence (228) — 0.0 yds · -0.16 EPA/play -4.80 EPA

Rushing

• Clyde Edwards-Helaire (99) — 0.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• Travis Etienne (228) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Joe Burrow (99) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.73 EPA

Receiving

• Ja'Marr Chase (99) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.20 EPA
• Justin Jefferson (99) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Thaddeus Moss (99) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Burrow	99	50	62.0%	0	5	+0.30	+14.90
Trevor Lawrence	228	30	60.0%	0	0	-0.16	-4.80

Team EPA comparison

Stat	CLEM	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	228	5	0	+2.28	Ended
Q1	99	1	0	+4.16	Pass TD
Q1	99	3	0	+0.44	Ended
Q1	228	2	0	-1.79	Punt
Q1	99	5	0	-1.95	Punt
Q1	228	1	0	+0.62	Rush TD
Q1	228	4	0	-0.20	Ended
Q1	99	3	0	-2.28	Punt
Q1	228	3	0	-2.95	Punt
Q1	99	3	0	-2.60	Punt
Q1	228	6	0	-0.70	Punt
Q2	228	1	0	-1.19	Ended
Q2	99	1	0	+2.29	Pass TD
Q2	99	10	0	+2.61	Ended
Q2	228	4	0	-0.49	Punt
Q2	99	6	0	+6.61	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Ja'Marr Chase for 43 yds to the Clem 16 for a 1ST down (+4.42 EPA)
2. Q4 · LSU Tigers · TEAM run for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 7 (-4.25 EPA)
3. Q1 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Ja'Marr Chase for 52 yds for a TD, (Cade York KICK) (+4.16 EPA)
4. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence run for 12 yds to the LSU 45 Trevor Lawrence fumbled, forced by Grant Delpit, recovered by LSU Derek Stingley Jr. , return for 5 yds to the LSU 45 (-4.12 EPA)
5. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow pass complete to Ja'Marr Chase for 56 yds to the Clem 3 for a 1ST down (+3.91 EPA)
6. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Justyn Ross for 35 yds to the LSU 46 for a 1ST down (+3.62 EPA)
7. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Joe Burrow run for 29 yds to the Clem 6 for a 1ST down (+3.13 EPA)
8. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Tee Higgins run for 36 yds for a TD, (B.T. Potter KICK) (+3.06 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (42–25) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Joe Burrow (99) — yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: CLEM 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 Clemson Tigers vs LSU Tigers?

Clemson Tigers 25, LSU Tigers 42 in Week 1 of the 2019 college football season.

Who won Clemson Tigers vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 25–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401135295.

Who led Clemson Tigers vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Joe Burrow (99) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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