Highlights, key plays and photos from the Utah State Aggies’ 42-6 loss to the fifth-ranked LSU Tigers
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LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass against Utah State cornerback Cameron Haney in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Gerald Herbert, AP
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Utah State Aggies went into Death Valley on Saturday and it did not go well.
Facing the fifth-ranked LSU Tigers on the road, the Aggies never got much of anything going offensively and couldn’t contain the high-powered Tigers en route to a 42-6 loss.
Here are three takeaways that defined the game.
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Utah State wide receiver Deven Thompkins (13) bobbles a pass for an incompletion under pressure from LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Utah State wide receiver Savon Scarver, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) | Bill Feig, AP
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LSU running back John Emery Jr. (4) carries against Utah State safety Shaq Bond (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) is tackled by Utah State safety Shaq Bond (4), linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer (33) and linebacker David Woodward in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) pulls in a touchdown reception against Utah State cornerback DJ Williams in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Utah State linebacker David Woodward in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU wide receiver Derrick Dillon (19) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Utah State linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer (33) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a pass against Utah State cornerback Cameron Haney in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU head coach Ed Orgeron walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) warms up before an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Utah State linebacker David Woodward in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU quarterback Myles Brennan (15) is tackled on a carry by Utah State linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer, right, and defensive end Tipa Galeai in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) carries against Utah State linebacker David Woodward (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU quarterback Myles Brennan (15) is tackled on a carry by Utah State linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer, right, and defensive end Tipa Galeai in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU head coach Ed Orgeron congratulates quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after he scored a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price (3) carries against Utah State linebacker David Woodward (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) pulls in a pass between Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) and cornerback Andre Grayson (21) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Utah State wide receiver Savon Scarver, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) | Bill Feig, AP
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LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) pulls in a touchdown reception over Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) walks to the sideline as LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) celebrate Jefferson's touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss (81) carries on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig) | Bill Feig, AP
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Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU safety Grant Delpit (7) pulls in an interception against Utah State wide receiver Savon Scarver in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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Utah State head coach Gary Andersen talks to an official in the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU running back Chris Curry (24) carries against Utah State defensive end Nick Heninger (42) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
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LSU running back Chris Curry (24) carries between Utah State linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer (33) and safety Troy Lefeged Jr. (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. LSU won 42-6. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) | Gerald Herbert, AP
Little offensive production
Utah State entered Saturday ninth in the country in yards per game at 533 and tied for 19th in scoring at 38.5 points per contest, but only tallied 159 yards and the six points (no touchdowns).
Without lead back Jaylen Warren (injury), the Aggies finished with just 19 rushing yards. Additionally, wide receiver Siaosi Mariner left early on because of injury, and quarterback Jordan Love finished 15-of-30 for 130 yards with three interceptions.
While the Aggies entered Saturday with excellent offensive numbers, the Tigers came in averaging the most points in the country at 57.8 per game and the second-most yards per contest at 564.
LSU had its way for most of the game, finishing with 601 yards of total offense. Additionally, the usually quick-strike Tigers dominated the time of possession (41:03-18:57) and Utah State couldn’t stop them effectively on third down, as they finished 11-of-17.
Quarterback Joe Burrow went 27-of-38 for 344 yards with five touchdowns and one interception, while four players rushed for at least 40 yards.
While there wasn’t much to write home about for the Aggies, kicker Dominik Eberle did make both of his field goal attempts — both came in the first quarter — as Utah State kept things close early.
Even that had a negative, however, as the Aggies were in prime position to score touchdowns both times but had to settle for just three points.
Scoring summary
LSU 42, Utah State 6
First quarter
LSU, Derrick Dillon 7-yard pass from Joe Burrow (10:41), Cade York kick
USU, Dominik Eberle 30-yard field goal (6:25)
USU, Dominik Eberle 47-yard field goal (1:45)
Second quarter
LSU, Joe Burrow 1-yard run (14:03), Cade York kick
LSU, Ja’Marr Chase 25-yard pass from Joe Burrow (4:25), Cade York kick
Third quarter
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LSU, Justin Jefferson 4-yard pass from Joe Burrow (9:55), Cade York kick
LSU, Justin Jefferson 39-yard pass from Joe Burrow (2:54), Cade York kick
Fourth quarter
LSU, Thaddeus Moss 8-yard pass from Joe Burrow (13:23), Cade York kick
