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No "offense", however, out here on the west coast we refer to "balanced" as having an offense. LSU simply does not have a balanced offense,

Just my opinion, however, USC, would throttle LSU...just like they do to every other OOC high profile team they play.

College Football needs this game to happen! I think it'll be tough for LSU to cover USC WRs +TEs w/Barkley throwing to them. LSU's running game and D-Line will be a force though but I would go with USC by 10 in the end.

...of the first half.

LSU has a kick ass defense, no question...offense? Middle of the road from what we see...but who knows, we haven't seen the 2012 version - of either team.

I like the matchup actually, our offense will give your defense a run for it's money, a lot of skilled players to cover, your D will see a lot of talent spread out across the field, who are you going to cover, and who are you going to leave uncovered?

And there is this guy named Barkley.

Our defense may not be what you consider "SEC quality", but the youth and speed from last season, is a year more experienced...your offense is far from dominating, compared to what we see all the time.

Who knows though?

*Guess it took me too long to post, you guys covered it, lol.

I think athleticly, its true, especially on the dline.

Schematically they are simple, because of the offenses they see. That's why they struggle OOC

Unless a JUCO QB is in the mold of Cam Newton, I would certainly like USC's chances.

With a strong running game LSU could move the ball some and LSU's defense will no doubt be good even with the high-profile departures, but I'm confident that USC's potent offense can score far more points on LSU's strong D than LSU's likely limited offense can score on a sound USC D.

LSU's best option would be to run the ball, eat clock and shorten the game as the potentially weakest area of the USC D is on the line.

We're on the same page. I was just piggy backing.

"LSU's best option would be to run the ball, eat clock and shorten the game as the potentially weakest area of the USC D is on the line."

I absolutely agree with you and I think this will most likely be their coaching strategy. It has worked for them against most teams and I would love to see Lane Kiffin open up the playbook considering a more mature offense. George Farmer will be the X-factor in this game. He needs to shine early in season to establish confidence. I love this matchup. Or Alabama.

Wow, this is a great way to get my blood boiling first thing in the morning.

I (unfortunately) watched every minute of the NC Game and last I saw, LSU got shut out 21-0. Yes, Alabama's defense was all-world, and I don't think SC could match that effort entirely. But, I do believe that SC would be able to move the ball and score points on the LSU defense.

Everyone points out SC's WRs. But, we have some really athletic TEs and a solid power running game. I think Kiffin would spread out the offense to reduce the LSU pass rush. Once they got tired out from defending so much pass, he would shift to a power running game and have McNeal come down their throat. Oh and let's not forget that SC's OL returns 4 starters. I think they would do a good job of keeping Barkley clean.

The SC defense, while unknown in the middle, return 9 starters. Sure, they gave up a lot of points to Stanford (3OT game) and Oregon, but those teams feature a very balance offense (Stanford) and that kooky spread crap (Oregon). With the lack of a good passing game, SC could have 8-9 in the box and minimize the LSU running game.

Sorry, I know we're trying to be nice, but if this game happens in January, I see SC winning 31-13.

I think Lane would have the LSU linebackers running in circles by the end of the first quarter, wondering which side of the field to cover.

too many weapons

i have no reason to believe that alabama won't stomp on LSU again this year.

+1, strong first couple of posts homie. Welcome