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Baylor Bears vs LSU Tigers Recap - Tigers Win 44-31

Garrett Nussmeier's 304-yard performance through the air was the key in LSU's 44-31 win over Baylor on Tuesday at NRG Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Tigers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 62.0.

Garrett Nussmeier completed 24 of 34 pass attempts for 304 yards for the Tigers in the win.

Dawson Pendergrass rushed for 63 yards for Baylor, while Bryson Washington added 24 yards. Sawyer Robertson threw for 445 yards for the Bears, while receivers Josh Cameron and Monaray Baldwin had 111 and 79 yards respectively.

Baylor outgained LSU 507-418 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 31-20 by the Bears.

Baylor led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 30:22-29:38 split in that important category.