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LSU Tigers vs Texas Longhorns Recap - Tigers Win 45-38

Joe Burrow's 471-yard performance through the air was the key in LSU's 45-38 win over Texas on Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

The match was decisive in favor of LSU, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 57.0.

Joe Burrow completed 31 of 39 pass attempts for 471 yards for the Tigers in the win.

Sam Ehlinger rushed for 60 yards for Texas, while Roschon Johnson added 32 yards. Sam Ehlinger threw for 401 yards for the Longhorns, while receivers Devin Duvernay and Brennan Eagles had 154 and 116 yards respectively.

LSU outgained Texas 573-530 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 30-28 by the Longhorns.

Texas led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:53-26:07 split in that important category.

LSU looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Northwestern State. Texas will aim to get back on the winning track at Rice.