re: Offseason game discussion and predictions #2 : LSU vs Texas

Offense
LSU is expected to go more 4 and 5-wide this year. Whether we will actually do it, who knows. That said, our WR are big and athletic. I think they can easily make plays. That also opens up Burrow's ability to tuck it, keep it, and run.

Should we go more of a spread offense as anticipated, I like our trio of running backs and their ability to get into open space. No more playing in the phone booth.

Defense
Sam Ehlinger's passing ability doesn't scare me in the slightest. I may completely eat my words, but I couldn't be more at ease with a true freshman cornerback (Derek Stingley) going against Ehliner.

Also, if it isn't a goalline situation, Ehliner's running game doesn't concern me either. He's money in short yardage, goalline situations, but we've got a great group of big, defensive linemen and tons of talent at the linebackers to hinder the run throughout the game. I am also excited about Jacoby Stevens ability to make plays and get in the backfield.

Special teams
I have no clue what to expect from either team and hope the game doesn't get into a field position or field goal battle.

That said, I see LSU winning by 10-14 points. Objectively, I can't sit back and look at both teams and their players and find any spot that Texas is arguably better than LSU at. Across the board, I think LSU is the more talented team.

I think it'll be tight going into the 4th quarter (3 points or 1 touchdown lead, and LSU will pop another TD in late to assure a win).