McNeese 14 · LSU 63
October 3, 2026 · Tiger Stadium (LA)
Tiger Stadium (LA) · 2026-10-03
The final score was McNeese 14 · LSU 63. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
The scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese Cowboys | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| LSU Tigers | 14 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 63 |
| Measure | McNeese Cowboys | LSU Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 6 | 39 |
| Total yards | 196 | 731 |
| Passing yards | 94 | 364 |
| Rushing yards | 102 | 367 |
| Third-down conversions | 1-12 | 9-17 |
| Giveaways | 1 | 1 |
| Possession time | 22:47 | 37:13 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
LSU Tigers won by 49 points. Q2 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +21-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
McNeese Cowboys produced 196 total yards; LSU Tigers produced 731. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
LSU Tigers committed 1 giveaways against the opponent’s 1. The giveaway counts were level, so that total alone does not separate these teams.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McNeese | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| LSU | 14 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 63 |
The turning points
Barber finishes a big half
12-yard TD catch makes it 35-0
Berry pushes it to 49-0
11-yard rushing touchdown
Gage adds two long scores
Touchdown runs of 46 and 39 yards
731 vs 196
YARDSLSU / McNeese
367 vs 102
RUSHING YARDSLSU / McNeese
Game references
- Game summary
- Official box score
- Play by play