We’ve been off for a few weeks but the giant tilt with Alabama has gotten us off the couch. LSU is 7-2 versus Alabama since 2000. LSU has won four in a row in Tuscaloosa and since 1982, the Tigers have posted a gaudy 10-3 record in games played at Alabama. From a historical standpoint, LSU has fared very well on the road in this series.
What LSU needs to do:
* Score early. This will put pressure Alabama’s offense and give LSU some early confidence.
* Stop Ingram. Alabama’s offense has slowly regressed this season. McElroy is averaging only 126 yards passing per game in his last four outings. Stop the run and LSU can win this game.
* Convert in the Red Zone. Opportunities will be at a premium. LSU MUST take advantage of deep drives into Bama territory and score TD’s.
* Get a Special Teams or Defensive score. Pick 6, punt return for a TD…LSU needs a game changer from one of these units.
What will happen:
* LSU won’t be able to run the ball at all. LSU’s O-line versus Alabama’s D-line is a mismatch. Third and short for LSU will not be as advantageous to the Tigers as it should be.
*Without a running game, more pressure will be put on Jefferson to perform. He will look good at times, but he’s not at a level yet where he can LEAD LSU to victory with his QB play.
*LSU’s defense will be excellent. The Tigers may even win the turnover battle. But Bama will put together one big drive each half which will be critical.
*Alabama will do just enough to win late. The game could even go into OT again.
LSU 13 – Bama 17
LSU v Bama from 2005....
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