re: LSU vs Bama - Rational fan takes only

We have a chance but we have to quit digging ourselves a hole early.

LSU scores from end of 1st quarter last 4 game:

LSU 3-14 Ole Miss
LSU 7-14 Florida
LSU 0-13 Tenn
LSU 0-7 Auburn

We can't keep starting like this, esp against Bama, and expect to win. Kelly has to figure out a way to start fast.

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Couldnt have said it better myself

I’ve felt this way since last season, Bama’s days of being head and shoulders clearly the best in the SEC every year are over. They don’t have the same aura they had from 2011-2017ish. Part of me doesn’t think this LSU team has the ability to capitalize on that, but I felt the same way before last year’s game and LSU probably should have won that one. Between that and Bama’s road troubles the last couple years, there is reason for optimism.

All that to say I’m talking myself into a narrow LSU win but won’t be surprised if we lose by 20+

No idea. I just want LSU (and Jayden) to be at their best, and we will see where we are.

Oh- and one more thing....have Perkins in that damn game ready to spy on Young. He's a rare talent for us....

If bama’s able to smother LSU run game and force turnovers then it’s going to be a long day for the Tigers.

Can we get to face Milroe like aggee did? That'd help.

Bryce Young is too good not to pick Bama.

Rational take: I’m astounded we’re two points away from being 7-1 in Kelly’s first season, and that we’re even in a position to expect a good game in two weeks rather than an at-home shellacking.

First few possessions are going to be incredibly important. We must avoid spotting them any easy early points and starting from behind.

If we get to half within a score of them, I like our chances.

Miss St held Bama to 29 yards rushing. If LSU can limit Bama's rushing in similar fashion, I believe Perkins can spy Young, and has the speed and quickness to get him tackled. Those are the keys for LSU to win.

Alabama has much more talented depth, but they seem very mentally soft and not as well coached compared to years past. They could overcome LSU’s best with sheer talent, but if they don’t, I don’t like their odds to dig in and will themselves to a victory.

Bryce Young has been impossible to bring down all year which is probably the decisive factor in the game. LSU’s secondary has struggled a lot the last few weeks. I know Alabama fans have bemoaned their lack of WR talent, but you don’t need a lot of it to beat LSU if you can neutralize the pass rush. Young by himself goes a long way toward that goal with his ability to elude sacks.