Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the LSU Tigers vs. McNeese Cowboys college football matchup on September 11, 2021.
The LSU Tigers (0-1) are heavily favored by 38.5 points against the FCS McNeese Cowboys on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Tiger Stadium. A total of 66.5 points has been set for this matchup.
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Odds for LSU vs. McNeese
Odds courtesy of SI Sportsbook.
Over/Under Insights
- Saturday's total is 3.5 points higher than the combined 63 PPG average of the two teams.
- This contest's total is 13.5 points under the 80 these two squads combine to give up per game in 2021.
- The Tigers and their opponents have scored an average of 68.5 points per game in 2021, 2.0 more than Saturday's total.
LSU Stats and Trends
- The Tigers took the loss 38-27 last time out when they took on the UCLA Bruins. The Bruins covered the spread as 4-point underdogs.
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- The teams combined to hit the under on the 68.5-point over/under.
- The Tigers put up 15.0 fewer points per game (27.0) than the Cowboys allow (42.0).
- The Tigers average 379.0 more yards per game (379.0) than the Cowboys allow per outing (0.0).
- The Tigers have turned the ball over one time this season, one more turnover than the Cowboys have forced (0).
McNeese Stats and Trends
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- The Cowboys average 36.0 points per game, comparable to the 38.0 the Tigers give up.
- The Cowboys collect 20.0 more yards per game (490.0) than the Tigers allow (470.0).
- This year the Cowboys have zero turnovers, one fewer than the Tigers have takeaways (1).
LSU Top Players
- Max Johnson leads the team with 330 passing yards (330.0 yards per game) and has a 56.5% completion percentage this year (26-of-46) while throwing three touchdowns with one interception. He also has 16 rushing yards on 11 carries, averaging 16.0 yards per game.
- Tyrion Davis-Price has rushed for a team-leading 31 yards on 13 attempts (31.0 yards per game).
- Kayshon Boutte has reeled in nine passes for a team-high 148 yards with three touchdowns. He averages 148.0 yards per game.
- Trey Palmer has tacked on seven receptions for 47 yards.
- Jaray Jenkins is averaging 46.0 yards per game, racking up three receptions for 46 yards.
McNeese Top Players
- This year, Cody Orgeron has put up 367 passing yards (367.0 yards per game) while going 31-for-47 (66% completion percentage) and throwing two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He has added 35 rushing yards on 15 carries with one touchdown, averaging 35.0 yards per game.
- Stephon Huderson has taken 20 attempts for a team-leading 73 rushing yards (73.0 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Walker Wood has reeled in seven passes for a team best 104 yards. He averages 104.0 yards per game.
- Joshua Matthews has added eight receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown.
- Mason Pierce has 47 receiving yards on four receptions, averaging 47.0 yards per game.
LSU Tigers vs. McNeese Cowboys Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, September 11, 2021
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Stadium: Tiger Stadium