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SEC · 2012

LSU Tigers

1st in SEC

10–22012 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record10–212 completed games reported
Points per game30.3Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game16.9Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate42.4%CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 12 completed games reported in 2012, LSU has scored 363 points and allowed 203. Its scoring margin is 13.3 points per game. The offense has stayed on schedule on 42.4% of measured plays. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

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PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About LSU

College football team representing Louisiana State University

LSU Tigers competes in SEC. This profile combines the 2012 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The LSU Tigers football program, also known as the Fighting Tigers, represents Louisiana State University in college football. The Tigers compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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Conference
SEC
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Tiger Stadium (LA)
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

LSU news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2012 schedule & results

Sep 1
vsNorth Texas
W 41–14Tiger Stadium (LA)
Sep 8
vsWashington
W 41–3Tiger Stadium (LA)
Sep 15
vsIdaho
W 63–14Tiger Stadium (LA)
Sep 22
@Auburn
W 12–10Jordan-Hare Stadium
Sep 29
vsTowson
W 38–22Tiger Stadium (LA)
Oct 6
@Florida
L 6–14Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Oct 13
vsSouth Carolina
W 23–21Tiger Stadium (LA)
Oct 20
@Texas A&M
W 24–19Kyle Field
Nov 3
vsAlabama
L 17–21Tiger Stadium (LA)
Nov 10
vsMiss St
W 37–17Tiger Stadium (LA)
Nov 17
vsOle Miss
W 41–35Tiger Stadium (LA)
Nov 23
@Arkansas
W 20–13Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2012 roster

Roster not available for this season

The source has not supplied this data yet. Check back after the next update.

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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage58.4
Completions208
Interception Percentage1.97
Interceptions7
Longest Pass56
Net Passing Yards2,607
Net Passing Yards Per Game200.5
Passing Attempts356
Passing Touchdown %3.37
Passing Touchdowns12
Passer Rating127.1
Total Sacks32

Rushing

Rushing Attempts527
Rushing Yards2,258
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.3
Long Rushing78
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns29
Rushing Yards Per Game173.7
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs0
Team Games Played13
Total Yards4,865

Receiving

Receptions208
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards2,607
Receiving Yards2,607
Receiving Touchdowns12
Long Reception56
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game200.5
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch0
Receiving First Downs0

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs242
Rushing 1st downs120
Passing 1st downs106
1st downs by penalty16
Third Down Conversions78
Third Down Attempts194
3rd down %40.21
Fourth Down Conversions4
First Downs Attempts7
4th down %57.14
Total Penalties94
Total Penalty Yards753

Defense

Solo Tackles452
Assist Tackles480
Total Tackles932
Sacks35
Sack Yards235
Stuffs0
Passes Defended50
Average Interception Yards15.2
Long Interception100
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked2
Tackles For Loss0

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions18
Interception Yards274
Interception Touchdowns3

General

Fumbles20
Forced Fumbles0
Fumbles Recovered0
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played13

Returning

Kick Returns31
Kick Return Yards744
Yards Per Kick Return24.0
Long Kick Return86
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns36
Punt Return Yards327
Yards Per Punt Return9.1
Long Punt Return89
Punt Return Touchdowns2
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made21
Field Goal Attempts29
Field Goal Percentage72.4
Long Field Goal Made49
Field Goal Attempts 1-191
Field Goal Attempts 20-2912
Field Goal Attempts 30-398
Field Goal Attempts 40-495
Field Goal Attempts 50+3
Extra Points Made44
Extra Point Attempts44
Extra Point Percentage100.0

Punting

Punts71
Punt Yards3,167
Long Punt69
Gross Average Punt Yards44.6
Net Average Punt Yards40.7
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 200
Touchbacks0
Fair Catches0
Punt Returns36
Punt Return Yards327
Average Punt Return Yards9.1

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns29
Receiving Touchdowns12
Return Touchdowns5
Total Touchdowns46
Field Goals21
Kick Extra Points44
Total Two Point Conversions1
Total Points387
Total Points Per Game29.8
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