LSU Tigers vs. UCLA Bruins: 2021 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated LSU Tigers 38–27 in Week 1, 2021. Final score: LSU Tigers 27, UCLA Bruins 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
LSU Tigers	0	9	9	6	27
UCLA Bruins	0	12	9	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.66 EPA/play +12.61 EPA
• Max Johnson (99) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +5.02 EPA

Rushing

• Brittain Brown (26) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Tyrion Davis-Price (99) — 0.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Zach Charbonnet (26) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Kayshon Boutte (99) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Trey Palmer (99) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.03 EPA
• Jaray Jenkins (99) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dorian Thompson-Robinson	26	19	47.4%	0	3	+0.66	+12.61
Max Johnson	99	42	61.9%	0	3	+0.12	+5.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	LSU	UCLA
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	99	1	0	-0.56	Ended
Q1	26	5	0	-2.14	Punt
Q1	99	8	0	-1.67	Punt
Q1	26	3	0	-2.34	Punt
Q1	99	5	0	-0.10	Ended
Q1	26	6	0	-1.97	Punt
Q2	26	2	0	0.00	Ended
Q2	99	2	0	-0.84	Punt
Q2	26	3	0	-1.55	Punt
Q2	99	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	99	3	0	-1.81	Ended
Q2	26	5	0	-4.15	Interception
Q2	99	5	0	-0.44	Punt
Q2	26	1	0	+2.07	Rush TD
Q2	26	4	0	+3.64	Ended
Q2	99	3	0	-3.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Max Johnson pass intercepted Caleb Johnson return for 34 yds to the LSU 17 (-7.54 EPA)
2. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Greg Dulcich for 75 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK) (+5.73 EPA)
3. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Kyle Philips for 45 yds for a TD, (Nicholas Barr-Mira KICK) (+4.62 EPA)
4. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Kazmeir Allen for 36 yds to the LSU 39 for a 1ST down (+4.6 EPA)
5. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 45 yds for a TD, (Cade York KICK) (+4.42 EPA)
6. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Max Johnson pass complete to Kayshon Boutte for 44 yds for a TD, (Cade York KICK) (+3.91 EPA)
7. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass intercepted Eli Ricks return for no gain to the UCLA 33 (-3.73 EPA)
8. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass complete to Zach Charbonnet for 35 yds to the LSU 16 for a 1ST down (+3.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (38–27) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) — yds, 3 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 UCLA Bruins?

LSU Tigers 27, UCLA Bruins 38 in Week 1 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won LSU Tigers vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 27–38.

Where can I find the LSU Tigers vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401281948.

Who led LSU Tigers vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (26) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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