FINAL FROM TIGER STADIUM: LSU 34-17 UCLA
1:50 Fourth quarter: Nussmeier throws a strike over the middle for a 20-yard completion to CJ Daniels. It converts a third down and sets LSU up to run out the clock.
4:26 Fourth quarter: UCLA punts to LSU, who’ll start at its 20-yard line after a facemask is called on the Bruins on the play.
5:48 Fourth quarter: Nussmeier’s throw on third down is broken up in the end zone. Damian Ramos kicks a 32-yard field goal to extend the lead.
LSU 34-17 UCLA
7:45 Fourth quarter: Perkins is headed to the locker room with a knee injury and will not return to the game.
9:25 Fourth quarter: Garbers is pressured on 3rd-and-14, causing him to roll out and throw a wobbly pass that’s intercepted by Jardin Gilbert. LSU will take over at UCLA’s 45-yard line.
10:25 Fourth quarter: After delivering a big hit, All-American linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. comes off the field with help from trainers.
11:15 Fourth quarter: Caden Durham takes a pass out the backfield and, after making one tackler miss, outruns everyone for the 35-yard touchdown.
LSU 31-17 UCLA
End of third quarter: LSU 24-17 UCLA
1:30 Third quarter: The ball slips out of Garbers’ hand as he throws for a fumble, which UCLA recovers for a loss of 19. LSU easily makes the stop on 3rd-and-35 and, after the punt, the Tigers will start at their own 8-yard line.
6:11 Third quarter: Josh Williams pushes forward for a two-yard touchdown to finish a 14-play, 96-yard drive that lasted 6:33 of game time.
LSU 24-17 UCLA
10:43 Third quarter: Nussmeier finds Mason Taylor wide open on a wheel route for 33 yards, setting the Tigers up at their own 48-yard line.
12:44 Third quarter: On the first drive of the second half, LSU drops the UCLA running back short of the line to gain on a third down screen play. UCLA punts, and LSU will start at its four-yard line.
Halftime: LSU 17-17 UCLA
0:02 Second quarter: Garbers delivers despite a big hit from Major Burns for an 11-yard touchdown over the middle. The extra point is good.
LSU 17-17 UCLA
0:54 Second quarter: Garbers throws a deep ball that is juggled but the receiver comes down with it for 32 yards. UCLA has 1st-and-goal.
1:51 Second quarter: LSU recovered a fumble, but the play was reversed upon review. UCLA maintains possession and is driving at LSU’s 44-yard line.
3:45 Second quarter: Nussmeier targets Kyren Lacy on 3rd-and-goal, but it’s broken up. LSU settles for a 22-yard field goal, which Ramos nails.
LSU 17-10 UCLA
6:46 Second quarter: Bradyn Swinson comes up with another third down sack, this time forcing a fumble that was recovered by Sai’vion Jones. LSU takes over at the UCLA 38-yard line.
9:16 Second quarter: Starting cornerback Zy Alexander suffered an injury and has since gone to the locker room.
10:11 Second quarter: Nussmeier’s third down throw to Taylor is incomplete. Blake Oschendorf pins UCLA at its own six-yard line on the punt.
12:11 Second quarter: Emery Jones Jr. is back in the game at right tackle.
13:00 Second quarter: Bradyn Swinson brings the quarterback down on third down to force a UCLA punt.
13:57 Second quarter: Garrett Nussmeier uncorks a deep ball down the sideline to wide receiver Kyle Parker, who reels it in for a 45-yard touchdown. It’s the sophomore’s first career touchdown. The extra point is good.
14:45 Second quarter: Star right tackle Emery Jones Jr. suffered an ankle injury and went to the medical tent.
LSU 14-10 UCLA
End of first quarter: UCLA 10-7 LSU
0:17 First quarter: UCLA’s kicker knocks through a 47-yard field goal to give the Bruins the lead.
UCLA 10-7 LSU
0:52 First quarter: On 3rd-and-7, a contingency of Tigers take down the UCLA quarterback. Paris Shand and Sai’vion Jones are officially credited with the sack.
2:30 First quarter: UCLA converts a 3rd-and-8 with a deep 29-yard pass. The Bruins are now at LSU’s 25-yard line.
3:29 First quarter: Nussmeier’s fourth down pass to Zavion Thomas doesn’t connect. LSU turns it over on downs.
3:34 First quarter: Kyren Lacy drops a would-be first down on 3rd-and-7. The Tigers are going for it on fourth down.
8:10 First quarter: UCLA responds with a 20-yard passing touchdown as the tight end found a seam down the middle. The extra point is good.
LSU 7-7 UCLA
8:48 First quarter: UCLA converts a crucial 4th-and-2 by hitting the running back out of the flats for a 13-yard gain.
12:19 First quarter: LSU caps off the first drive with a five-yard touch pass to Zavion Thomas, who zips around the edge for a touchdown. The extra point is good.
LSU 7-0 UCLA
15:00 First quarter: LSU takes the opening kickoff for a touchback and will start at the 25-yard line.
Pregame
2:43 p.m.: LSU has won the toss and elected to receive. The Tigers will start with the ball.
2:41 p.m.: The teams are taking the field.
Notable injury statuses for the Tigers include defensive tackle Jalen Lee (out) and linebacker West Weeks (out).
Wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr. will make his season debut after being sidelined by an ankle injury.