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Tigers Down Central Michigan 49-21 - Match Report

Max Johnson sliced and diced the Chippewas defense for 372 yards as LSU handed Central Michigan a 49-21 defeat on Saturday at Tiger Stadium.

LSU was the ATS victor, as they covered the -19.5-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 60.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Max Johnson completed 26 of 35 pass attempts for 372 yards for the Tigers in the win.

Myles Bailey rushed for 29 yards for Central Michigan, while De'Javion Stepney added 22 yards. Daniel Richardson threw for 72 yards for the Chippewas, while receivers JaCorey Sullivan and Kalil Pimpleton had 114 and 35 yards respectively.

Central Michigan lost the offensive yardage battle to LSU 484-284 yards in Saturday's game. LSU had more first downs as that total ended up 23-17.

The time of possession battle favored Central Michigan as their offense was on the field for 33:02, longer than the 26:58 of their opponents.

LSU heads into a Week 4 battle against Mississippi State. Central Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against FIU.