USC Trojans vs. LSU Tigers: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

USC Trojans defeated LSU Tigers 27–20 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: USC Trojans 27, LSU Tigers 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
USC Trojans	0	9	3	12	27
LSU Tigers	0	9	6	3	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) — 304.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +15.68 EPA
• Miller Moss (USC) — 384.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +12.74 EPA
• TEAM (USC) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -0.34 EPA

Rushing

• Woody Marks (USC) — 68.0 yds · 2 TD -0.04 EPA
• John Emery Jr. (LSU) — 61.0 yds -0.12 EPA
• Josh Williams (LSU) — 33.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Kyren Lacy (LSU) — 7 rec · 94.0 yds +0.85 EPA
• Kyron Hudson (USC) — 5 rec · 97.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Mason Taylor (LSU) — 7 rec · 62.0 yds +0.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Nussmeier	LSU	38	76.3%	304	2	+0.41	+15.68
Miller Moss	USC	38	71.1%	384	1	+0.34	+12.74
TEAM	USC	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.34	-0.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	USC	LSU
Plays	60	64
EPA / play	+0.148	+0.146
Total EPA	+8.89	+9.33
Success rate	55.0%	42.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.318	+0.413
Rush EPA / play	-0.167	-0.244
Yards	461	421

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	LSU	13	79	+1.20	Ended
Q1	USC	5	24	-0.37	Punt
Q1	LSU	8	31	-0.57	Punt
Q2	USC	8	67	+4.31	Rush TD
Q2	LSU	9	80	+6.83	Pass TD
Q2	USC	4	53	+0.76	Field goal
Q2	LSU	7	47	+0.24	Field goal
Q2	USC	8	63	+1.37	Missed FG
Q3	USC	3	7	-2.22	Punt
Q3	LSU	3	9	-1.48	Punt
Q3	USC	8	49	-0.44	Field goal
Q3	LSU	7	83	+7.17	Pass TD
Q3	USC	3	8	-2.06	Punt
Q3	LSU	5	23	-1.02	Punt
Q4	USC	9	49	-2.29	Ended
Q4	LSU	3	8	-1.30	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · USC Trojans · Miller Moss pass to Kyle Ford for 41 yards (3rd & 10) (+5.17 EPA)
2. Q4 · USC Trojans · Woody Marks rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+4.25 EPA)
3. Q4 · USC Trojans · Miller Moss pass to Ja'Kobi Lane for a touchdown (28 yards) (+3.36 EPA)
4. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Garrett Nussmeier pass to Aaron Anderson for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.18 EPA)
5. Q1 · LSU Tigers · Garrett Nussmeier pass to Kyren Lacy for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+3.02 EPA)
6. Q4 · LSU Tigers · Garrett Nussmeier pass to Aaron Anderson for 41 yards (3rd & 4) (+2.96 EPA)
7. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Garrett Nussmeier pass to Kyren Lacy for a touchdown (19 yards) (+2.86 EPA)
8. Q4 · USC Trojans · Miller Moss to Makai Lemon — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.7 EPA)

Key takeaways

• USC Trojans controlled the final (27–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) — 304.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: USC at 0.148 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 USC Trojans vs LSU Tigers?

USC Trojans 27, LSU Tigers 20 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won USC Trojans vs LSU Tigers?

USC Trojans won with a final score of 27–20.

Where can I find the USC Trojans vs LSU Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628334.

Who led USC Trojans vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) led passers with 304.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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