If UCF's starting QB was healthy I'd give them the slight edge in this game. That isn't an insult to LSU because this is a loaded UCF squad.

The thing is he isn't healthy. I am not sure his backup can make the throws to keep that LSU defense off balance and if that happens then the fairly cruddy LSU offense can wear down UCF and win big in the 4th quarter.

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Posted by Scoob

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Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 12/15/18 at 8:36 pm to Arksulli

Actually, I think LSU takes care of business comfortably in this game.

There shouldn't be a letdown; all season has been about proving we still belong in the big picture. Losing this game, to this cinderella team, would be a big shove in the opposite direction. I understand some players might be sitting out to prepare for their pro careers, but the guys who play should be ready.

All season long our Achilles Heel has been getting crushed on the O Line. For once, we DON'T face a defensive front full of NFL prospects, so our offense should be able to move without a heroic effort.

One probable key for LSU is to be able to run and control the clock. Our starting RB, Nick Brossette, had to wait 4 years to get his chance, a chance lots said he would never get. He has 925 yds rushing, so with a good game, he finishes his career as a 1000 yd rusher. It's within his grasp, and a big game for him means a big game for his team... you know HE'S going to be pumped up.

In a whole lot of ways, LSU has as much to prove in this game as UCF does. Scenarios like that don't bode well for cinderellas, they want the other team to be overconfident and lack motivation.

38-17 sounds about right