LSU vs Mississippi St Over 44.5 $100
One takeaway from this season, I've learned to listen to what the players have to say during post-game press conference and interviews, Joe Burrow said it best when asked how significant this win over #2 Georgia is
"It means we're 6-1," he said.
One game at a time... one opponent at a time. It's been the philosophy that Nick Saban has grilled into each of his program's, and when Miles took over at LSU the significance of the BIG game showed in his players, and in their speech. If nothing else, at least, for the time being, Coach O has disciplined the Tigers into the 1 game at a time mentality.
With the upcoming bye week in preparation for Bama, there is always opportunity to be caught looking ahead here, and believe it or not, State is a very dangerous and capable team to make an upset. Last year the running game gave Tigers fits, and though the coaching staff is gone, don't think they won't use that film to work on this week's game plan.
The task of stopping the run is not an easy one, as State's rushing attack is a bit more than one dimensional. LSU has been susceptible to big plays on the ground, and last week Hollyfield made some of the defenders look like little boys. But the big factor here is IF the Tigers can stop the run they will flat out win this game running away with it.
Dave Aranda is undefeated as a DC when his defense has held opponents to 100yds or less, and if they can stimy the rushing game, I think the DB's and speed of our Linebackers will create enough disturbance in the backfield to force key turnovers that will shorten the field for our Offense.
The bulldogs aren't pushovers either on Defense, but I think the offense is finding rhythm and the O-line is mending, receivers are starting to gel with Burrow... things are coming together on that side of the ball. And don't forget Tracey is money from 40<
I think it takes a half to get the running attack figured out, but enough scoring on both sides will help push this one over by the end of the 3rd Quarter. I expect things to slow down to a crawl in the 4th but by then it won't matter in terms of the totals
Geaux Tigahs