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UCLA Bruins vs. LSU Tigers: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Tigers defeat Bruins 34–17 in Week 4

Garrett Nussmeier paced the box score as Tigers closed out a 17–34 Week 4 finish.

UCLA Bruins 17 1-2
Final 17–34
LSU Tigers 34 4-1 Winner
Winner
LSU Tigers
Final score
17–34
Halftime
UCLA Bruins 15–15 LSU Tigers
Top passer
Garrett Nussmeier
FantasyHQ MVP
Garrett Nussmeier

Top CFB performers · Bruins

  • Ethan Garbers 240.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.5 EPA
  • T.J. Harden 15.0 yds -2.4 EPA
  • Keegan Jones 22.0 yds -0.7 EPA

Top CFB performers · Tigers

  • Garrett Nussmeier 352.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +15.9 EPA
  • Josh Williams 62.0 yds · 1 TD +2.9 EPA
  • Kaleb Jackson 26.0 yds -0.3 EPA

Quick answer

LSU Tigers defeated UCLA Bruins 34–17 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: UCLA Bruins 17, LSU Tigers 34.

Game summary

LSU Tigers rolled past UCLA Bruins 34–17 in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) — 352.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Josh Williams — 62.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Mason Taylor — 8 rec, 77.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: LSU (+0.194/play) vs UCLA (-0.042/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
UCLA Bruins960017
LSU Tigers696934

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UCLAUCLA Bruins
LSULSU Tigers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LSU
    Q1TD
    ZTZavion Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Garrett Nussmeier pass to Zavion Thomas for a touchdown (5 yards)

  2. UCLA
    Q1TD
    JPJack Pedersen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Ethan Garbers pass to Jack Pedersen for a touchdown (20 yards)

  3. UCLA
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 30
    Score
    9-6

    Field goal good from 47 yards

  4. LSU
    Q2TD
    KPKyle Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-12

    Garrett Nussmeier pass to Kyle Parker for a touchdown (45 yards)

  5. LSU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 5
    Score
    9-15

    Field goal good from 22 yards

  6. UCLA
    Q2TD
    LLLogan Loya

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-15

    Ethan Garbers pass to Logan Loya for a touchdown (11 yards)

  7. LSU
    Q3TD
    JWJosh Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-21

    Josh Williams rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  8. LSU
    Q4TD
    CDCaden Durham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    Garrett Nussmeier pass to Caden Durham for a touchdown (35 yards)

  9. LSU
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    15-30

    Field goal good from 32 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) — 352.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +15.91 EPA
  • Ethan Garbers (UCLA) — 240.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.54 EPA

Rushing

  • Josh Williams (LSU) — 62.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
  • T.J. Harden (UCLA) — 15.0 yds -0.35 EPA
  • Kaleb Jackson (LSU) — 26.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

  • Mason Taylor (LSU) — 8 rec · 77.0 yds +0.76 EPA
  • Aaron Anderson (LSU) — 6 rec · 75.0 yds +0.64 EPA
  • CJ Daniels (LSU) — 6 rec · 56.0 yds +0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Garrett NussmeierLSU4472.7%3523+0.36+15.91
Ethan GarbersUCLA4153.7%2402+0.09+3.54

Team EPA comparison

StatUCLALSU
Plays5872
EPA / play-0.042+0.194
Total EPA-2.45+13.97
Success rate34.5%54.2%
Pass EPA / play+0.086+0.362
Rush EPA / play-0.353-0.069
Yards280454

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1LSU675+6.15Pass TD
Q1UCLA875+6.53Pass TD
Q1LSU926-4.34Ended
Q1UCLA627-1.65Field goal
Q1LSU460+4.69Pass TD
Q2UCLA3-16-4.08Punt
Q2LSU617-2.10Punt
Q2UCLA832-2.99Fumble
Q2LSU633-0.67Field goal
Q2UCLA1188+7.51Pass TD
Q2LSU1-1-0.69Ended
Q3UCLA421-1.06Punt
Q3LSU1486+6.15Rush TD
Q3UCLA830-2.49Punt
Q3LSU1192+6.87Pass TD
Q4UCLA57-4.13Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Fumble (-5.94 EPA)
  2. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Ethan Garbers pass to Logan Loya for a touchdown (11 yards) (+4.39 EPA)
  3. Q2 · LSU Tigers · Garrett Nussmeier pass to Kyle Parker for a touchdown (45 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
  4. Q3 · LSU Tigers · Garrett Nussmeier pass to Mason Taylor for 33 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.78 EPA)
  5. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Ethan Garbers pass to J.Michael Sturdivant for 23 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.7 EPA)
  6. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Ethan Garbers pass to Keegan Jones for 28 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.62 EPA)
  7. Q1 · UCLA Bruins · Ethan Garbers pass to T.J. Harden for 13 yards (4th & 2) (+3.49 EPA)
  8. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Fumble (-3.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • LSU Tigers controlled the final (34–17) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) — 352.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: LSU at 0.194 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 UCLA Bruins vs LSU Tigers?

UCLA Bruins 17, LSU Tigers 34 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UCLA Bruins vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers won with a final score of 17–34.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628365.

Who led UCLA Bruins vs LSU Tigers in passing?

Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) led passers with 352.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

UCLA Bruins

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

LSU Tigers

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W