Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated Baylor Bears 44–31 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Baylor Bears 31, LSU Tigers 44.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Baylor Bears	6	15	6	6	31
LSU Tigers	6	18	0	15	44

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 488.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +12.25 EPA
• Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) — 278.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.02 EPA/play +0.56 EPA

Rushing

• Dawson Pendergrass (Baylor) — 62.0 yds · 2 TD -0.62 EPA
• Caden Durham (LSU) — 60.0 yds -0.20 EPA
• Josh Williams (LSU) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA

Receiving

• Aaron Anderson (LSU) — 7 rec · 91.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Josh Cameron (Baylor) — 8 rec · 111.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Ashtyn Hawkins (Baylor) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds -0.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sawyer Robertson	Baylor	54	57.4%	488	2	+0.23	+12.25
Garrett Nussmeier	LSU	34	64.7%	278	3	+0.02	+0.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Baylor	LSU
Plays	89	61
EPA / play	-0.101	-0.022
Total EPA	-8.98	-1.33
Success rate	42.7%	41.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.227	+0.016
Rush EPA / play	-0.606	-0.070
Yards	628	392

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	LSU	12	68	+5.52	Pass TD
Q1	Baylor	6	64	-7.77	Touchdown
Q1	Baylor	7	17	-5.18	Punt
Q1	LSU	3	2	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Baylor	5	50	+4.51	Pass TD
Q2	LSU	5	81	+5.86	Pass TD
Q2	Baylor	3	9	-0.82	Punt
Q2	LSU	5	15	+1.04	Pass TD
Q2	Baylor	6	42	-3.50	Ended
Q2	LSU	7	42	-0.88	Ended
Q2	Baylor	7	73	+7.35	Rush TD
Q2	LSU	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q2	Baylor	9	63	+1.23	Field goal
Q3	Baylor	12	56	-1.25	Ended
Q3	LSU	3	46	-1.63	Fumble
Q3	Baylor	6	63	+5.98	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.04 EPA)
2. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Kickoff (+5.95 EPA)
3. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Fumble (-5.9 EPA)
4. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Garrett Nussmeier pass intercepted (-4.65 EPA)
5. Q3 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Monaray Baldwin for 46 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.51 EPA)
6. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Josh Cameron for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.96 EPA)
7. Q2 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson pass to Ketron Jackson Jr. for 35 yards (1st & 10) (+3.91 EPA)
8. Q4 · Baylor Bears · Sawyer Robertson rushes for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

• LSU Tigers controlled the final (44–31) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) — 488.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: LSU at -0.022 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 Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers?

Baylor Bears 31, LSU Tigers 44 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 31–44.

Where can I find the Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677104.

Who led Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Sawyer Robertson (Baylor) led passers with 488.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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