The Big Game

I’m not going to bore you with tons of analysis and position breakdowns and all that noise. What I will give you are the two stats you need to know.

Red Zone Scoring:

LSU is ranked 12^th in the nation in touchdown conversions in the Red Zone at 72.1%. Alabama is ranked 78^th in the nation in touchdown conversions in the Red Zone at 58.2%.

Turnover Margin:

LSU is ranked number 1 in the country in turnover margin at +22. Alabama is ranked 25^th in the country in turnover margin at +6.

I know the experts expect a higher scoring game that the first go round. The over/under (the betting line total number of points expected to be scored in the game) is 41. Many of the talking heads in the media are taking the over. It’s not going to happen. LSU has given up 18 points or more only twice all season, to Oregon and West Virginia. Bama does not have nearly that much firepower on offense.

Miles is 12-1 at LSU in season openers and bowl games. Give the man time and he is going to bring home VICTORY.

LSU 16 – Bama 10