Pre-Season Week 1: Tigers at Commodores

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August 23, 1941 80° FirstBank Stadium
Attendance: 25,740 (64%)
VAN has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 3-Lewis Thurber kicks 75 yards from LSU 35 to VAN -10. 39-Harry Weir to VAN 13 for 23 yards. Tackle by 25-Dave Briggs . LSU 25-Dave Briggs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. VAN 57-Eric Luevano was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 13 (14:56) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 13 for a short loss. Tackle by 95-Thomas Lesko .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-VAN 13 (14:22) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 35 for 22 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Cole .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 35 (13:37) 3-Brandon Cobb pass incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
2-10-VAN 35 (13:33) 42-Adrian Reno ran to VAN 38 for 3 yards. Tackle by 72-Millard Bynum .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
3-7-VAN 38 (12:55) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle to LSU 42 for 20 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Wieczorek .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-LSU 42 (12:20) 39-Harry Weir ran to LSU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-William Davis .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Delay
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
2-9-LSU 41 (11:36) 3-Brandon Cobb pass INTERCEPTED by 59-John Ditch at LSU 33. 59-John Ditch to LSU 33 for -0 yards. Tackle by 83-Amado Burrell . Pressure by 94-William Davis . LSU 72-Millard Bynum was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-LSU 33 (11:33) 43-Nicholas Dunham ran to LSU 42 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . LSU 69-Mike Brouillard was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-1-LSU 42 (10:51) 2-Robert Cruz pass Pass knocked down by 53-George Breed . incomplete, intended for 39-John Diaz .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Run Key
3-1-LSU 42 (10:49) 43-Nicholas Dunham ran to LSU 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-George Breed .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
4-1-LSU 41 (10:12) 4-James Shock punts 44 yards to VAN 15.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 15 (10:03) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to VAN 25 for 10 yards. Tackle by 9-Harold Moore . 16-Henry Rhodes did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-1-VAN 25 (9:21) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 42-Adrian Reno to VAN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Donald Sperling .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-VAN 26 (8:46) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 24-Thomas Thomas to VAN 29 for 4 yards. Tackle by 9-Harold Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
2-6-VAN 29 (8:05) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 25-Dave Briggs . incomplete, intended for 16-Henry Rhodes .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
3-6-VAN 29 (8:02) 42-Adrian Reno ran to VAN 31 for 2 yards. Tackle by 97-Victor Jenkins . 24-Thomas Thomas totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-5-VAN 31 (7:25) 12-Robert Vega punts 50 yards to LSU 19. Fair Catch by 43-Nicholas Dunham .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 19 (7:19) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 86-David Smith to LSU 39 for 20 yards. Tackle by 50-Kenneth Aiello .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double Safety Blitz
1-10-LSU 39 (6:35) 43-Nicholas Dunham ran to VAN 47 for 14 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-VAN 47 (5:57) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 32-Chester Knutson to VAN 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 28-Stan Shulman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-8-VAN 45 (5:13) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 32-Chester Knutson to VAN 47 for -2 yards. Tackle by 28-Stan Shulman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-10-VAN 47 (4:30) 32-Chester Knutson ran to VAN 37 for 10 yards. Tackle by 66-Christopher Kalish .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-VAN 37 (3:49) 43-Nicholas Dunham ran to VAN 27 for 10 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano . LSU 61-Richard Lyles was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. VAN 71-Gregory Damron was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-VAN 27 (3:11) 39-John Diaz ran to VAN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 66-Christopher Kalish .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-9-VAN 26 (2:38) 39-John Diaz ran to VAN 17 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Ted Hill .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-1-VAN 17 (2:01) 12-Philip Mitchell ran to VAN 18 for -1 yards. Tackle by 62-Perry Corbin . 73-Cornelius Wooten completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Run Key
4-2-VAN 18 (1:26) 3-Lewis Thurber 37 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 0 LSU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:23) 3-Lewis Thurber kicks 74 yards from LSU 35 to VAN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (1:23) 42-Adrian Reno ran to VAN 24 for -1 yards. Tackle by 59-John Ditch .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal FB Trap Weak
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-11-VAN 24 (0:41) 39-Harry Weir ran to VAN 33 for 10 yards. Tackle by 24-Larry Wieczorek .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
3-2-VAN 33 (0:06) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Lesko .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
End of first quarter.
1-10-VAN 36 (15:00) 3-Brandon Cobb pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR Strong Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 36 (14:55) 39-Harry Weir ran to VAN 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Dave Briggs .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-3-VAN 43 (14:18) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 25-Dave Briggs . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy . VAN 24-Thomas Thomas was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Hooks
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
4-3-VAN 43 (14:15) 12-Robert Vega punts 46 yards to LSU 11.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 11 (14:05) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 39-John Diaz to LSU 37 for 26 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . Great move by 39-John Diaz to get free of his coverage. Pressure by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
1-10-LSU 37 (13:24) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 47 for 10 yards. Tackle by 99-Tyree Brown . LSU 17-Mario Carder was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-LSU 47 (12:38) 43-Nicholas Dunham ran to LSU 47 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-George Breed . 44-Roger Williams totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-10-LSU 47 (12:01) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 86-David Smith to VAN 47 for 6 yards. Tackle by 50-Kenneth Aiello .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
3-5-VAN 47 (11:23) PENALTY - False Start (LSU 60-Ronald Brooks)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
3-10-LSU 48 (11:23) 2-Robert Cruz pass INTERCEPTED by 47-Anthony Jensen at VAN 42. 47-Anthony Jensen to LSU 46 for 12 yards. Tackle by 2-Robert Cruz . Pressure by 66-Christopher Kalish . LSU 43-Nicholas Dunham was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
1-10-LSU 46 (11:17) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to LSU 32 for 13 yards. Tackle by 35-Donald Sperling .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
1-10-LSU 32 (10:40) 39-Harry Weir ran to LSU 21 for 12 yards. Tackle by 59-John Ditch . LSU 25-Dave Briggs was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-LSU 21 (10:01) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 42-Adrian Reno to LSU 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 52-Willie Mack .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-6-LSU 17 (9:23) 42-Adrian Reno ran to LSU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Millard Bynum .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-6-LSU 17 (8:44) 3-Brandon Cobb pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle to LSU 11 for 5 yards. Tackle by 35-Donald Sperling .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-1-LSU 11 (8:00) 7-Javier Lichtenstein 28 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 3 LSU 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(7:58) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 75 yards from VAN 35 to LSU -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LSU 25 (7:58) 2-Robert Cruz pass Pass knocked down by 99-Tyree Brown . incomplete, intended for 86-David Smith . 99-Tyree Brown got away with a hold on that play. VAN 62-Perry Corbin was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
2-10-LSU 25 (7:55) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 43-Nicholas Dunham to LSU 30 for 5 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
3-5-LSU 30 (7:16) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 38-Michael Church to LSU 35 for 5 yards. Tackle by 47-Anthony Jensen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
1-10-LSU 35 (6:35) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 17-Mario Carder to LSU 48 for 13 yards. Tackle by 34-Ted Hill .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Ins and Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-LSU 48 (6:00) 43-Nicholas Dunham ran to LSU 47 for -1 yards. Tackle by 53-George Breed .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
2-11-LSU 47 (5:16) 32-Chester Knutson ran to VAN 50 for 3 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Frank .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Pitch Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-8-VAN 50 (4:33) 2-Robert Cruz pass Pass knocked down by 99-Tyree Brown . incomplete, intended for 86-David Smith . 99-Tyree Brown got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 3 Deep Man Under
4-8-VAN 50 (4:30) 4-James Shock punts 42 yards to VAN 8. Fair Catch by 39-Harry Weir .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 8 (4:23) 3-Brandon Cobb sacked at VAN -2 for -10 yards ( 94-William Davis ) SAFETY! ( 94-William Davis ) VAN 3 LSU 5
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Blitz CB SS LB Blitz
(4:21) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 80 yards from VAN 20 to LSU 0. 43-Nicholas Dunham to LSU 42 for 42 yards. Tackle by 7-Javier Lichtenstein .
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LSU 42 (4:14) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 53-George Breed .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-10-LSU 41 (3:40) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 17-Mario Carder to LSU 49 for 7 yards. Tackle by 28-Stan Shulman .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
3-3-LSU 49 (3:03) 43-Nicholas Dunham ran to VAN 49 for 2 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Frank .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Run Key
4-1-VAN 49 (2:29) 4-James Shock punts 41 yards to VAN 8. Fair Catch by 39-Harry Weir . LSU 60-Ronald Brooks was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 8 (2:23) 39-Harry Weir ran to VAN 13 for 5 yards. Tackle by 95-Thomas Lesko .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #1
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-5-VAN 13 (2:00) 3-Brandon Cobb pass Pass knocked down by 21-Christopher Cole . incomplete, intended for 82-Ismael Nealy .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-5-VAN 13 (1:57) 39-Harry Weir ran to VAN 14 for 2 yards. Tackle by 72-Millard Bynum .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-4-VAN 14 (1:14) 12-Robert Vega punts 41 yards to LSU 45. Fair Catch by 43-Nicholas Dunham .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 45 (1:07) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 86-David Smith to VAN 35 for 20 yards. Tackle by 26-Dwayne Greenman . PENALTY - Offsides (VAN 71-Gregory Damron) (Declined)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
1-10-VAN 35 (1:02) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 39-John Diaz to VAN 28 for 7 yards. Tackle by 99-Tyree Brown . Nice job by 39-John Diaz on that route to lose his coverage. Pressure by 53-George Breed .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Timeout LSU
2-3-VAN 28 (0:56) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 11-John Mead to VAN 16 for 12 yards. Tackle by 57-Eric Luevano .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Timeout LSU
1-10-VAN 16 (0:51) 2-Robert Cruz pass Pass knocked down by 90-Isidro Fowler . incomplete, intended for 43-Nicholas Dunham .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 16 (0:47) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 86-David Smith to VAN 10 for 6 yards. Tackle by 99-Tyree Brown .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-4-VAN 10 (0:22) 2-Robert Cruz pass complete to 89-Jewel Griffin to VAN 6 for 4 yards. Tackle by 20-Ariel Skelley . 89-Jewel Griffin did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Timeout LSU
4-1-VAN 6 (0:02) 3-Lewis Thurber 24 yard field goal is GOOD. VAN 3 LSU 8
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 74 yards from VAN 35 to LSU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LSU 25 (15:00) 18-Dean Varga pass Pass knocked down by 22-Paul Temple . incomplete, intended for 13-Jason Camacho .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
2-10-LSU 25 (14:57) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Off Tackle Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
3-9-LSU 26 (14:21) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 39-John Diaz to LSU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 25-Clayton Velasquez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-3-LSU 32 (13:36) 4-James Shock punts 50 yards to VAN 18. 24-Thomas Thomas to VAN 22 for 4 yards. Tackle by 97-Victor Jenkins .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 22 (13:28) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Robert Lasalle . Excellent coverage on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 22 (13:25) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 20 for -1 yards. Tackle by 63-Timothy Wong .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
3-11-VAN 20 (12:50) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 35-Donald Sperling . incomplete, intended for 24-Thomas Thomas . LSU 51-Kenneth Hines was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR WR Curl
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-11-VAN 20 (12:47) 12-Robert Vega punts 52 yards to LSU 28. 17-Mario Carder to LSU 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 71-Gregory Damron .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 40 (12:37) 18-Dean Varga pass incomplete, dropped by 81-Roger McCall . Pressure by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
2-10-LSU 40 (12:33) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 41 for 1 yards. 32-Chester Knutson FUMBLES ( 97-William Joyner ) recovered by LSU-88-Mark Parh am at LSU 41. Tackle by 47-Anthony Jensen .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
3-9-LSU 41 (11:56) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 39-John Diaz to LSU 44 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
4-6-LSU 44 (11:13) 4-James Shock punts 42 yards to VAN 14.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 14 (11:06) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Mathew Ewing . VAN 42-Adrian Reno was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Power Play Action HB Downfield
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
2-10-VAN 14 (11:03) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 24-Thomas Thomas to VAN 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 95-Calvin Jeffries .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-8-VAN 16 (10:19) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Joseph Hewlett .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
4-6-VAN 17 (9:43) 12-Robert Vega punts 43 yards to LSU 40. 17-Mario Carder to LSU 40 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Joseph Pollard .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 40 (9:35) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 41 for 1 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Frank .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-9-LSU 41 (8:59) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 32-Chester Knutson to VAN 39 for 20 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-VAN 39 (8:15) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 81-Roger McCall to VAN 31 for 8 yards. Tackle by 50-Kenneth Aiello . 81-Roger McCall made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-2-VAN 31 (7:31) 39-John Diaz ran to VAN 22 for 9 yards. Tackle by 25-Clayton Velasquez .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
1-10-VAN 22 (6:45) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 11-John Mead for 22 yards. TOUCHDOWN! VAN 3 LSU 14
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal TE Quick Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
(6:41) Extra point GOOD by 3-Lewis Thurber . VAN 3 LSU 15
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(6:41) 3-Lewis Thurber kicks 75 yards from LSU 35 to VAN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-VAN 25 (6:41) 8-Vernon Helmick sacked at VAN 15 for -10 yards ( 51-Kenneth Hines ). Sack allowed by 67-Robert Martinez . LSU 51-Kenneth Hines was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
2-20-VAN 15 (5:58) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 17 for 2 yards. Tackle by 91-Bobby Moreno .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Zone Under
3-18-VAN 17 (5:16) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 35-Donald Sperling . incomplete, intended for 16-Henry Rhodes .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-18-VAN 17 (5:13) 12-Robert Vega punts 47 yards to LSU 36. 17-Mario Carder to LSU 43 for 7 yards. Tackle by 21-Fred Wolf .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 43 (5:04) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 41 for -2 yards. Tackle by 72-Joseph Pollard . 88-Mark Parham totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Counter
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
2-12-LSU 41 (4:25) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 39-John Diaz to VAN 42 for 16 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Frank .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 42 (3:47) 18-Dean Varga sacked at LSU 50 for -8 yards ( 52-Bryan Andrus ). Sack allowed by 81-Roger McCall .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
2-18-LSU 50 (3:13) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 38-Michael Church to VAN 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 22-Paul Temple . VAN 93-Ryan Turner was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Short WR Deep
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-14-VAN 47 (2:33) 18-Dean Varga pass Pass knocked down by 50-Kenneth Aiello . incomplete, intended for 80-Curtis Jones .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-14-VAN 47 (2:31) 4-James Shock punts 42 yards to VAN 5. Fair Catch by 24-Thomas Thomas . VAN 52-Bryan Andrus was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 5 (2:24) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 9-Harold Moore .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
Pass Key
2-8-VAN 7 (1:50) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 9 for 2 yards. Tackle by 53-Joseph Hewlett .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-6-VAN 9 (1:14) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to VAN 16 for 7 yards. Tackle by 95-Calvin Jeffries . PENALTY - Pass Interference (LSU 21-Christopher Cole) (Declined)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Outside Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
1-10-VAN 16 (1:10) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 42-Adrian Reno to VAN 18 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Cole . LSU 95-Calvin Jeffries was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return. PENALTY - Facemask (LSU 21-Christopher Cole)
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FL Drag
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
1-10-VAN 33 (1:06) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 53-Joseph Hewlett . incomplete, intended for 24-Thomas Thomas . Pressure by 63-Timothy Wong .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
2-10-VAN 33 (1:01) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 24-Thomas Thomas to VAN 35 for 2 yards. Tackle by 63-Timothy Wong .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal PA TE Drag
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
3-8-VAN 35 (0:21) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 21-Christopher Cole . incomplete, intended for 88-Rene Hughes .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-8-VAN 35 (0:16) 12-Robert Vega punts 48 yards to LSU 17. 17-Mario Carder to LSU 17 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Joseph Pollard .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 17 (0:08) 18-Dean Varga sacked at LSU 9 for -8 yards ( 72-Joseph Pollard ). Sack allowed by 23-Frank Garcia . 23-Frank Garcia was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
End of third quarter.
2-18-LSU 9 (15:00) 18-Dean Varga pass Pass knocked down by 26-Dwayne Greenman . incomplete, intended for 80-Curtis Jones . Pressure by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big WR Deep
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-18-LSU 9 (14:56) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 18 for 10 yards. Tackle by 47-Anthony Jensen . LSU 39-John Diaz was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Pass Key
4-9-LSU 18 (14:20) 4-James Shock punts 44 yards to VAN 38. 24-Thomas Thomas to VAN 42 for 5 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Cole .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 42 (14:12) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 85-Mathew Ewing to LSU 44 for 14 yards. Tackle by 35-Donald Sperling . PENALTY - Holding (VAN 73-Randall Hutchins)
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
1-20-VAN 32 (14:08) 24-Thomas Thomas ran to VAN 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Joseph Hewlett .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-19-VAN 32 (13:31) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, intended for 85-Robert Lasalle . PENALTY - Offsides (LSU 9-Harold Moore)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-14-VAN 37 (13:29) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 42-Adrian Reno to VAN 39 for 1 yards. Tackle by 9-Harold Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR SE Post
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
3-13-VAN 39 (12:56) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle for 61 yards. TOUCHDOWN! Great move by 85-Robert Lasalle to get free of his coverage. VAN 9 LSU 15
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Max Protect
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
(12:46) Extra point GOOD by 7-Javier Lichtenstein . VAN 70-Sean Hartwell was injured on the play. VAN 10 LSU 15
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:46) 7-Javier Lichtenstein kicks 74 yards from VAN 35 to LSU -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-LSU 25 (12:46) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 13-Jason Camacho to LSU 32 for 7 yards. Tackle by 22-Paul Temple . 13-Jason Camacho did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR Slot Corner Long
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
2-3-LSU 32 (12:08) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 32 for -1 yards. Tackle by 46-Danny Lee .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Off Tackle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #2
3-3-LSU 32 (11:28) 18-Dean Varga pass complete to 17-Mario Carder to LSU 41 for 9 yards. Tackle by 49-Blair Bautista .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Short Attack
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-LSU 41 (10:51) 12-Philip Mitchell ran to LSU 41 for a short loss. Tackle by 72-Joseph Pollard .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-LSU 41 (10:08) 18-Dean Varga sacked at LSU 33 for -7 yards ( 72-Joseph Pollard ). Sack allowed by 75-Charles Bizzell . 75-Charles Bizzell completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
3-18-LSU 33 (9:28) 18-Dean Varga sacked at LSU 23 for -10 yards ( 72-Joseph Pollard ). Sack allowed by 88-Mark Parham . 88-Mark Parham was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: Singleback 4 Wide Deep Middle
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
Pass Key
4-28-LSU 23 (8:45) 4-James Shock punts 47 yards to VAN 30. 24-Thomas Thomas to VAN 31 for 1 yards. Tackle by 53-Joseph Hewlett .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-VAN 31 (8:37) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 85-Robert Lasalle to VAN 46 for 15 yards. Tackle by 9-Harold Moore .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Fullback Flat
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
1-10-VAN 46 (7:52) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to VAN 48 for 2 yards. Tackle by 21-Christopher Cole .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
Timeout VAN
2-8-VAN 48 (7:14) 8-Vernon Helmick pass Pass knocked down by 53-Joseph Hewlett . incomplete, intended for 85-Robert Lasalle . LSU 91-Bobby Moreno was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
3-8-VAN 48 (7:11) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 85-Mathew Ewing to LSU 45 for 7 yards. Tackle by 97-Victor Jenkins .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal 2 Deep
Pass Key
4-1-LSU 45 (6:24) 12-Robert Vega punts 33 yards to LSU 12. Fair Catch by 17-Mario Carder .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 12 (6:18) 18-Dean Varga sacked at LSU 4 for -8 yards ( 71-Gregory Damron ). Sack allowed by 84-Jaime Porter . LSU 23-Frank Garcia was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Double WR3
Pass Key
2-18-LSU 4 (5:35) 18-Dean Varga pass incomplete, dropped by 39-John Diaz . Pressure by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal 3 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-18-LSU 4 (5:30) 18-Dean Varga pass incomplete, dropped by 38-Michael Church . Pressure by 72-Joseph Pollard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hook
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under 2 Deep Flat Outside
Pass Key
4-18-LSU 4 (5:26) 4-James Shock punts 55 yards to VAN 41. 24-Thomas Thomas to LSU 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 12-Philip Mitchell .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 48 (5:17) 8-Vernon Helmick sacked at VAN 42 for -10 yards ( 51-Kenneth Hines ). Sack allowed by 57-Howard Marion .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal SE Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Normal Man QB Spy
Pass Key
2-20-VAN 42 (4:37) 8-Vernon Helmick pass complete to 16-Henry Rhodes to VAN 47 for 4 yards. Tackle by 9-Harold Moore .
Offensive Play: Shotgun 2 RB 3 WR FB In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 MLB Blitz
Pass Key
3-15-VAN 47 (3:57) 8-Vernon Helmick pass incomplete, dropped by 85-Mathew Ewing .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal Deep Weak In and Out
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Pass Key
4-15-VAN 47 (3:53) 12-Robert Vega punts 40 yards to LSU 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-LSU 13 (3:45) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 16 for 3 yards. Tackle by 93-Ryan Turner .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-7-LSU 16 (3:05) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 32 for 16 yards. Tackle by 48-John Peterson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
1-10-LSU 32 (2:26) 39-John Diaz ran to LSU 32 for 1 yards. Tackle by 72-Joseph Pollard .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel 3-3-5 Cover 2 Man Under
Timeout for two minute warning.
2-9-LSU 32 (2:00) 39-John Diaz ran to LSU 38 for 6 yards. Tackle by 71-Gregory Damron .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Outside Strong
Defensive Play: Goal Line 3 Deep Man
Run Key
Timeout VAN
3-4-LSU 38 (1:54) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 43 for 5 yards. Tackle by 94-Gary Frank .
Offensive Play: I Formation 3WR HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Run Key
Timeout VAN
1-10-LSU 43 (1:51) 18-Dean Varga kneeled down to LSU 43 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Short Zone
2-10-LSU 43 (1:14) 18-Dean Varga kneeled down to LSU 43 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Man Cover 2
3-10-LSU 43 (0:40) 32-Chester Knutson ran to LSU 43 for a short loss. Tackle by 94-Gary Frank .
Offensive Play: Goal Line Normal HB Weak
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Run Key
4-10-LSU 43 (0:05) 4-James Shock punts 54 yards to VAN 3. 24-Thomas Thomas to VAN 15 for 12 yards. Tackle by 88-Mark Parham .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
End of fourth quarter.