SEC Stats: Where LSU stands statistically after Week 8
LSU is seven games into its 2024 regular-season schedule, and the nation’s No. 8 team has a 6-1 (4-0 SEC) record after a complete team win 34-10 over Arkansas on Saturday in Fayetteville. With their latest win over the Razorbacks, LSU remains undefeated in SEC play as it heads to No. 14 Texas A&M this weekend.
The Tigers’ journey through the first seven games of the 2024 season could be been defined by grittiness, growth and resilience. After an early setback against USC, the Tigers rebounded with six consecutive wins, displaying a balance between their high-powered offense and an improving defense. Head coach Brian Kelly’s squad has shown the ability to adapt and overcome challenges, as key players have stepped up to deliver in crucial moments, especially after losing starters Jacobian Guillory, John Emery Jr. and Harold Perkins Jr.
Here’s a look at LSU’s rankings in several statistical categories from a Southeastern Conference standpoint following the eighth week of the season. Statistics were pulled from CFBstats.com.
OFFENSE
Scoring offense: 34.1 points per game (5th in SEC)
Rushing offense: 123.3 yards per game (15th in SEC)
Passing offense: 337.0 per game (2nd in SEC)
Total offense: 450.7 yards per game (5th in SEC)
Third down conversions: 49.45 percent (3rd in SEC)
Red zone TD conversions: 63.64 percent (11th in SEC)
DEFENSE
Scoring defense: 20.6 points per game (9th in SEC)
Rushing defense: 114.86 yards per game (9th in SEC)
Passing defense: 243.7 per game (15th in SEC)
Total defense: 358.6 yards per game (14th in SEC)
Opponent third down conversions: 39.56 percent (13th in SEC)
Opponent red zone TD conversions: 47.37 percent (6th in SEC)
OTHER NOTEWORTHY STATS
- Through seven games, LSU averages 7.4 penalties for 57.4 yards per game.
- Linebacker Whit Weeks led the LSU defense with 9 tackles in Fayetteville against Arkansas and now has a team-high 69 tackles. He ranks first in the SEC for tackles. Greg Penn II ranks 7th with 53.
- He didn’t record a touchdown in the last game but quarterback Garrett Nussmeier leads the SEC in TD passes with 18. He has passed for 2,222 yards with a completion rate of 64.7 percent.
- Bradyn Swinson didn’t get to the QB against the Razorbacks, he still has seven sacks for the season, which is 2nd in the SEC behind South Carolina’s Kyle Kennard (8.5). Swinson is on record watch for LSU’s single-season sack record of 12, which is held by Arden Key.
- Cornerback Ashton Stamps leads the Tigers with six passes defended, which is tied for 7th in the SEC. Zy Alexander has five pass breakups on the year. As a team, the Tigers have 39 defended passes to rank 3rd in the SEC.
- LSU true freshman running back Caden Durham tallied three touchdowns vs. Arkansas, a first for a Tiger freshman RB to rush for more than 100 yards and score three touchdowns against an SEC opponent in program history. Durham is one of the best in the SEC already carrying the rock, he averages 6.16 yards per carry, which is 6th in the conference. He has 382 total rushing yards on 62 attempts.
- LSU has also done a nice job controlling the clock with long drives throughout the season. The Tigers rank 3rd in the SEC in time of possession with 32:03.71 per game.
