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Athlon: Texas Bowl Prediction and Preview—Kansas State Wildcats vs. LSU
Posted on 1/4/22 at 8:46 am
Posted on 1/4/22 at 8:46 am
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The second to last game of the 2021-22 college football season will take place tonight in Houston when Kansas State and LSU meet in the TaxAct Texas Bowl.
TaxAct Texas Bowl: Kansas State (7-5) vs. LSU (6-6)
Kickoff: Tuesday, Jan. 4 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: NRG Stadium (Houston)
TV: ESPN
Spread: Kansas State -4.5
Final Analysis
Despite having won the national championship just two years ago, hardly any players and coaches remain from that squad. The Tigers will have about 40 scholarship players available for the Texas Bowl and the coaching staff is a makeshift crew of shorts as well.
It's certainly worth asking, does LSU even care about this game? The only notable motivation is that that the Tigers need a win to avoid their first losing season since 1999 (3-8), which was Gerry DiNardo's last before giving way to Nick Saban.
Meanwhile, Kansas State is trying to avoid a three-game losing streak to finish this campaign and win its first bowl game since the Cactus Bowl in 2017.
It's hard to see LSU's mishmash roster gel under these circumstances with everyone completely focused on Brian Kelly taking over the program. In fact, it will be interesting to see how many Tiger fans simply show up for this game in NRG Stadium.
Prediction: Kansas State 23, LSU 6
Athlon's offensive/defensive breakdowns available in the link...
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This post was edited on 1/4/22 at 9:27 am
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Posted on 1/4/22 at 8:55 am to paperwasp
I can’t argue the prediction at all. Quite honestly, no result would surprise me tonight, even a resounding LSU win wouldn’t. Odd feeling on the morning of a bowl game.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 8:59 am to paperwasp
O may pull some magic and go out with a win. Would NOT surprise me.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:00 am to ibldprplgld
No way LSU scores in this game. We're talking walk-on QBs and not the kind you see in dramatic sports movies. Rudy doesn't get the sack in real life.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:01 am to KingOfTheWorld
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O may pull
This board shows it’s IQ daily
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:02 am to paperwasp
I’m going
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:02 am to texag7
LSUsessed.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:04 am to paperwasp
KSU is always a gritty game, and they have another good head coach post-Snyder (Chris Klieman, who came from North Dakota State and won 4 championships in 5 years).
But talent discrepancy has always plagued them. Outside of Deuce Vaughn and a couple other guys, they're always severely less talented than the Power 5 teams they play. That was evident when they played Texas this year.
I'm expecting LSU to lean on them with their run game and beat them 20-17 in an upset
But talent discrepancy has always plagued them. Outside of Deuce Vaughn and a couple other guys, they're always severely less talented than the Power 5 teams they play. That was evident when they played Texas this year.
I'm expecting LSU to lean on them with their run game and beat them 20-17 in an upset
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:05 am to olgoi khorkhoi
Faulk will get some snaps but not the majority. Kirklin , a two way HS star and starting WR, will get the majority of snaps. Passed for 7500 yds in HS and can run well. Lots of RPO and QB power.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:09 am to texag7
Man you start tailgating early Daniel. Best of luck to your K state team tonight.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:09 am to paperwasp
You would think it's impossible for Kansas State to lose this game, but then I also thought it was impossible for Kansas State to create a mascot as retarded as Eco-cat.
LSU in a Benny Hill classic 14-6.
LSU in a Benny Hill classic 14-6.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:14 am to KingOfTheWorld
quote:The only thing O is pulling is some arse in Destin.
O may pull some magic
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:15 am to Texaggie96
Wouldn't be shocked if we lost but would be pleasantly surprised if we won.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:17 am to paperwasp
you need to provide a link to the source and please do not copy and paste entire articles...please edit...
This post was edited on 1/4/22 at 9:18 am
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:19 am to Chicken
Ignore several flame threads on page 1, comes to this one
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:20 am to XWing atAliciousness
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Chris Klieman, who came from North Dakota State and won 4 championships in 5 years
Oh man, for some reason I didn't realize he was the coach from NDSU.
You're right, those guys dominated the FCS.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:21 am to paperwasp
quote:Will be surprised if we keep it that close. We are a train wreck right now. But I still want us to play this game. Time to separate those who are contenders and pretenders. We will come out of this a better organization.
Prediction: Kansas State 23, LSU 6
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:24 am to KingOfTheWorld
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O may pull some magic and go out with a win.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:26 am to supersaints9
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This board shows it’s IQ daily
Um...
Posted on 1/4/22 at 9:26 am to Wolfhound45
Maybe he means O will be there in spirit.
O will take a break from Brandy to watch this game.
O will take a break from Brandy to watch this game.
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