CFN: LSU vs Alabama Prediction Game Preview

[crimsonaudio]

It’s not like Alabama does the whole revenge thing - it’s almost like the program is above that sort of thing - but yeah, after how last year’s loss to LSU went down the defense is going to take this game personally.

Daniels didn’t go crazy on the Tide last year, but he threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, ran for 95 yards, and he owned overtime with a 25-yard run for a score followed up by a game-winning two point conversion.

This is his moment. If he goes off and LSU beats the Tide with everyone watching, he’ll all but book his ticket to New York as a Heisman finalist.

The Alabama defense will keep that from happening - sort of.

Daniels will crank up the stats, but the Tide will hold serve late. In the second half, the LSU defense won’t. The Alabama offense won’t quite get to 500 yards, but it’ll explode over the final ten minutes to pull away in a fun back-and-forth fight.

LSU vs Alabama Prediction Game Preview

I'll take it!

 

[OakMtn4Bama]

ITI, too!

 

[Krymsonman]

I'll take it too! Any score that has BAMA with the W is good to me.

 

[Tidelines]

I think if LSU gets into the mid 30s we are in trouble.

 

[Bazza]

 

[Tideflyer]

LSU vs Alabama Prediction Game Preview

I'll take it!

I know it`s against our nature, but we sure could use a fast start against this bunch.

 

[CrimSonami]

I'll take it. But I don't know if my heart can!

 

[teamplayer]

I'll also take it! I don't know that I completely agree with their breakdowns, but I will take any win we can get this Saturday. Roll Tide!

 

[Slowpoke Catracho]

Bama 28 LSU 17

If it was a PG defense I would give the dogs 30, but it's not. I think we are gelling!

 

[Toddrn]

I know it`s against our nature, but we sure could use a fast start against this bunch.

And never let up.

 

[Toddrn]

If we give up 34 points to LSU I don't know if I'll be alive at the end. LOL

 

[crimsonaudio]

If we give up 34 points to LSU I don't know if I'll be alive at the end. LOL

LSU is literally the #1 scoring offense in the nation (#1 in total offense, too - they get yards). I'll be shocked if they don't score 30.

That said, it's one of the worst defenses in the nation, too, so Bama should look basically unstoppable. LSU's defense is - stunningly - ranked only slightly higher than MTSU's, which Bama gouged for 56.

 

[mrusso]

I know they're viewed as an offensive juggernaut, but they haven't exactly played top notch defenses have they?

FSU held them below 30 (loss) and lowly Arkansas held them to 34 while scoring 31 on them in Baton Rouge.

After that they have 72 vs Grambling State...
41 vs MSU...
49 at Ole Miss (loss by the way)...
49 vs Missouri (they scored 39)...
48 vs auburn...
And 62 vs powerhouse Army.

While Ole Miss and Missouri were high scoring affairs, shootouts can very easily lead to that. Defenses wear out and it's game on. MSU and auburn, I'll give them that, but again look at the competition.

I can't buy the hype against the competition they've played. Yeah, I know, we've had our issues too, but I'm not convinced this is as close as some think it will be.

 

[CoolBreeze]

What is the over/under for this game, 90?

 

[Bazza]

I'll take it. But I don't know if my heart can!

Just don't be a "Tyler" --- and you'll be fine!

 

[CrimsonEyeshade]

I don't think we get to 41 unless our defense pitches in. We need to control the clock and get some stops -- first quarter to last.

 

[crimsonaudio]

What is the over/under for this game, 90?

Bama currently favored by 3 with an OU of 60.5, so that works to a total predicted score of ~32-29 (Bama win).

 

[CoolBreeze]

Bama currently favored by 3 with an OU of 60.5, so that works to a total predicted score of ~32-29 (Bama win).

bet the house on the over

 

[CoolBreeze]

I know they're viewed as an offensive juggernaut, but they haven't exactly played top notch defenses have they?

FSU held them below 30 (loss) and lowly Arkansas held them to 34 while scoring 31 on them in Baton Rouge.

After that they have 72 vs Grambling State...
41 vs MSU...
49 at Ole Miss (loss by the way)...
49 vs Missouri (they scored 39)...
48 vs auburn...
And 62 vs powerhouse Army.

While Ole Miss and Missouri were high scoring affairs, shootouts can very easily lead to that. Defenses wear out and it's game on. MSU and auburn, I'll give them that, but again look at the competition.

I can't buy the hype against the competition they've played. Yeah, I know, we've had our issues too, but I'm not convinced this is as close as some think it will be.

Corndogs always give us a game. This one should be no exception.

 

[Bazza]

Corndogs always give us a game. This one should be no exception.

Yup.....