re: Why is LSU so confident?

Bama defense is different, which is good and bad for LSU.

I don't think LSU will run at Bama's traditional 3-4 defense like it did vs. Ole Miss' 4-2-5. Different schemes and philosophies.

I can see LSU trying to run around and off tackles a bit more.

Ole Miss's secondary and pass defense was better to stop LSU's pass offense, which LSU does have. I like the match-ups with LSU WRs vs Bama's pass defense. Unless Bama blitzes, I don't think they will get to Jennings much. I can see him doing the JJ...look at two WR patterns and then running.

LSU defense vs Bama's offense. Not sure there. If we block off your best WR (like Ark and someone else did..forgot), then it will force Bama to change up a bit. LSU vs running QBs is scary.

But, LSU defense has changed...A LOT and those boys are playing really good.

Home game. Has not been a factored in the last few match-ups, but I believe it will this time.

LSU has momentum and nothing to lose. Bama has not played will on the road this year and no margin for error.

Injuries favor LSU.

Many factors call it a lean to LSU atm.