It’s a catfight in Death Valley as LSU hosts South Alabama looking to move to 4-1 on the season.
The Jaguars have won their last two, scoring a combined 135 points across those games. The Tiger defense is hoping to have a strong performance after a shaky start to the season.
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FINAL FROM TIGER STADIUM: LSU 42-10 South Alabama
2:00 Fourth quarter: LSU has driven the ball to South Alabama’s 25-yard line at the two-minute warning. The Tigers will likely run the clock out.
6:38 Fourth quarter: LSU stops South Alabama on fourth down to get the ball back at its own 35-yard line. Rickie Collins comes out at quarterback.
10:17 Fourth quarter: LSU’s offense gets nothing going and punts to South Alabama, with Blake Ochsendorf pinning the Jaguars at their three-yard line.
12:31 Fourth quarter: LSU engulfs South Alabama’s quarterback in the backfield on third down, and Gabriel Reliford and Da’Shawn Womack are credited for the sack. LSU takes the punt at its 35-yard line.
14:08 Fourth quarter: Josh Williams finds a hole for a four-yard touchdown run to cap off LSU’s 99-yard drive. The extra point is good.
LSU 42-10 South Alabama
End of the third quarter: LSU 35-10 South Alabama
4:47 Third quarter: South Alabama’s long drive is stopped on 4th-and-goal as Whit Weeks and Major Burns meet the scrambling quarterback with a big hit at the goal line. LSU will start at the one-yard line.
8:05 Third quarter: Nussmeier tries to fit a pass into a tight window, but it’s intercepted for the second time on the day. South Alabama returns it to its 32-yard line.
10:17 Third quarter: South Alabama tosses a 27-yard touchdown with Major Burns in coverage. The extra point is good.
LSU 35-10 South Alabama
Halftime: LSU 35-3 South Alabama
00:00 Second quarter: LSU caps off the half with a sack by Sai’vion Jones and Jardin Gilbert.
0:21 Second quarter: Nussmeier rolls out under pressure and throws a severely underthrown pass. It’s intercepted, and South Alabama will have it at the 38-yard line.
1:48 Second quarter: LSU forces a punt and will have a chance for points before the half, starting at its seven-yard line.
4:27 Second quarter: Nussmeier throws a dot over the middle to Aaron Anderson, who stretches out for a 23-yard touchdown. The extra point is good.
LSU 35-3 South Alabama
6:04 Second quarter: South Alabama is three-and-out. LSU will start at its 31-yard line.
7:56 Second quarter: LSU punts for the first time on 4th-and-1. South Alabama will take over at its 22-yard line.
9:16 Second quarter: South Alabama’s drive went backwards, and LSU will take over at its 24-yard line after the punt.
11:55 Second quarter: Garrett Nussmeier runs right up the middle on a quarterback draw for a five-yard touchdown, his second rushing touchdown of the day. Damian Ramos’ extra point caps a drive with two plays of 25 yards or more.
LSU 28-3 South Alabama
14:15 Second quarter: On 3rd-and-8, South Alabama tries a shovel pass, which LSU stops for a loss. The Jaguars make a 49-yard field goal to get on the board.
LSU 21-3 South Alabama
End of the first quarter: LSU 21-0 South Alabama
4:45 First quarter: Caden Durham pushes forward for an eight-yard touchdown run, his second of the game. The extra point by Damian Ramos is good.
LSU 21-0 South Alabama
9:00 First quarter: South Alabama’s third down pass isn’t on target. After a punt, LSU takes over at its 21-yard line.
10:47 First quarter: Garrett Nussmeier runs it in for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak. The extra point by Damian Ramos is good.
LSU 14-0 South Alabama
11:25 First quarter: On LSU’s second play from scrimmage, Caden Durham runs right up the middle and evades tackles for a 86-yard run, one yard short of the end zone.
11:41 First quarter: PJ Woodland makes a third down tackle to force South Alabama to punt on its first drive. LSU will take over at the 13-yard line after a Zavion Thomas fair catch.
14:36 First quarter: On the very first play from scrimmage, Garrett Nussmeier throws a screen pass to Caden Durham, who outruns everyone for a 71-yard receiving touchdown. The extra point by Damian Ramos is good.
LSU 7-0 South Alabama
14:50 First quarter: Zavion Thomas returns the opening kick to the 24-yard line, but a penalty on South Alabama will have LSU start the game at the 29-yard line.
Pregame
6:53 p.m.: South Alabama has won the toss and chosen to defer. LSU will start with the ball.
6:51 p.m.: The teams are taking the field.
Notable injury statuses for the Tigers include cornerback Zy Alexander (out, concussion) and wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. (out, ankle).
For the second straight week, Hilton was considered likely to make his season debut but wasn’t ready come game day.