GAME PREVIEW: LSU
Offense ND LSU
Points Per Game 33.0 27.6
First Downs 286 245
Rushing Yards 1,810 2,634
Rushing Yards Per Game 150.8 219.5
Rushing Attempts 433 583
Average Yards Per Rush 4.2 4.5
Passing Yards 3,525 1,967
Passing Yards Per Game 293.8 163.9
Passing Attempts 437 262
Average Yards Per Catch 13.6 15.0
Total Yards 5,335 4,601
Average Yards Per Game 444.6 383.4
Average Kickoff Return 20.9 23.9
Average Punt Return 9.3 10.8
Third‑Down Conversions 79‑173 66‑168
Third‑Down Conversion Percentage 46% 39%
Fourth‑Down Conversions 7‑14 9‑15
Fourth‑Down Conversion Percentage 50% 60%
Defense ND LSU
Points Allowed Per Game 29.2 16.4
First Downs Allowed 261 179
Rushing Yards Allowed 1,940 1,722
Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game 161.7 143.5
Opponent Rushing Attempts 487 409
Average Yards Per Rushing Attempt 4.0 4.2
Passing Yards Allowed 2,878 1,948
Passing Yards Allowed Per Game 239.8 162.3
Opponent Passing Attempts 399 359
Average Yards Per Catch Allowed 11.9 10.8
Total Yards Allowed 4,818 3,670
Average Yards Per Game Allowed 401.5 305.8
Average Kickoff Return Allowed 20.3 20.2
Average Punt Return Allowed 4.9 10.2
Third‑Down Conversions 74‑182 60‑180
Third‑Down Conversion Percentage 41% 33%
Fourth‑Down Conversions 11‑23 6‑13
Fourth‑Down Conversion Percentage 48% 46%
