re: LSU vs State Basics. Why LSU wins easy

LSU had the same advantages last year.

Here's the deal. If Les thinks he's going to win this game running Fournette up the middle, its going to be a long night for LSU fans. Chris Jones is a man. And Nick James is better. The pure size and speed that James brings over center is going to be tough to handle. If you double team him, Jones will get you.

The linebacker corps at State may not be as talented as they were last year, but they have speed and will seal up the edges. Sure, LSU may break a couple of decent runs, but it will not be consistent.

Can LSU take advantage of State's weak secondary? They will have to if they want to win.

On the other side of the ball, you know what Prescott can do. I can almost guarantee that he won't be held back against LSU. State also has a really good receiving corp, and Gus Walley is finally a receiving tight end that will complicate things for LSU's defense.

State's question is going to come at right tackle and running back. The speed back, Holloway, will be there. But if State cannot compliment Prescott with a tailback that demands respect, it will be a long night for MSU's offense.

This game comes down to two questions, and neither is "easy."

1. Can LSU throw the ball down the field?
2. Can State get some production from the backfield to compliment Dak?

This game is going to be a battle. I fear for the sanity of anyone that really believes this will be a blowout, either way.