re: LSU has more than a puncher's chance

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especially if LSU can (they have the ability to) control the line of scrimmage.

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Key point! LSU will not control the LOS.

Of course we have a chance, it's fricking Auburn.

I hope LSU wins but there is this:

LSU's next opponent, Auburn, is ranked No. 11 overall in the coaches poll but reached the top 10 in the AP poll at No. 10.

Its been more than 22 years since LSU last defeated an AP top 10 opponent while being unranked. The last was Auburn in 1995. Here's a look at the matchups since the Auburn victory.

Jan. 1, 2003 (Cotton Bowl) vs. No. 9 Texas - L, 35-20
Oct. 9, 1999 vs. No. 8 Florida - L, 32-10
Oct. 2, 1999 at No. 10 Georgia - L, 23-22
Nov. 21, 1998 at No. 10 Notre Dame - L, 39-36
Sept. 16, 1995 vs. No. 5 Auburn - W, 12-6

I have seen plenty of AU/LSU games that were a lot harder than the favored side expected. I would not be surprised to see that again, at least for part of the game.

The concern I would have for LSU fans is the shape of the Oline. Injured players, even if they do return for this game may very well not be at full capacity, and it seems like the depth is really young. This is where the battle probably turns.

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I've seen him throw the ball 60+ yards

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So can most decent HS qb's....

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The folklore of Death Valley won't prevent a beat down this time.

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The folklore of Death Valley hasn't given LSU a win ever.

LSU, like all other teams, regardless of where it plays, needs to be prepared, well-coached, and execute the game-plan. That has nothing to do with folklore.

With that being said, this game like many in the SEC, will come down to who controls the LOS. Given LSU's injuries and already thin depth, I just don't see that going in LSU's favor late in the game.

I don't see either team running away with this one, but probably a 24-17 type win, and likely for Auburn. But who knows? LSU could come out jacked up and AU runs right into a buzz saw.

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