LSU’s Justin Jefferson held up four fingers after plunging his way into the end zone in the second quarter of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, one for each touchdown he had scored so far. The Tigers, behind Heisman winner Joe Burrow and Jefferson’s prolific performances so far, lead the Sooners 49-14 at the half.
Burrow absolutely shredded the Sooners defense in the first half. He finished 21-for-27 with 403 yards and seven touchdown passes. His seven touchdowns set the College Football Playoff record for touchdown’s thrown in a game.
The Burrow to Jefferson connection dominated the first half of the game. Jefferson nabbed nine receptions for 186 yards and four of the Tigers seven touchdowns. His four touchdowns already set a CFB record.
The most Oklahoma was ever in the game was when a 51-yard reception from CeeDee Lamb led to a three-yard Kennedy Brooks touchdown to tie it 7-7. From there it was all Tigers, as they went on to outscore the Sooners 42-7 in the remaining 19 minutes of the half.
Jalen Hurts finished with 101 yards on 5-for-17 passing with one rushing touchdown. Lamb led all Sooners receivers with 93 yards on 3 catches.
LSU’s No. 1 ranked offense out-gained Oklahoma 497 to 160.
The Tigers will receive the opening half kickoff.