SEC Game of the Week

OpelousasLSUFan · Oct 19, 2005

According to CFN

Auburn (5-1) at LSU (4-1) 7:45 pm ET ESPN
Why to watch: It's round one of the SEC West tournament with each team still needing to play Alabama. Finally, Auburn gets to play a living, breathing team after winning five straight against no one who'll go to a bowl game. Respect has been hard to come by after the opening day 23-14 loss to Georgia Tech, but a win in Death Valley would launch the Tigers back into national prominence. The other Tigers haven't been pretty, but they've been winning overcoming the heartbreaking overtime loss to Tennessee to beat Mississippi State, Vanderbilt and Florida with stunning ease. Yeah, the Gators made it interesting, but the Tiger defense played too well to lose. If LSU loses this week, it's realistically out of the SEC title hunt. As the top one loss team in the BCS, there's a chance to be playing for more than an SEC title by winning out. Auburn can still play for the title after a loss, but it'll have some work to do.
Why Auburn might win: LSU has hardly been sharp. From penalties to turnovers to strange lapses for long stretches, the ultra-talented team has yet to put together a full game against a good team. The biggest problem is turnovers losing 15 in five games with 11 fumbles. Auburn's defense is fast and hits like a ton of bricks; look for at least two LSU fumbles. If Auburn capitalizes, the air will quickly go out of Death Valley, as it did against Tennessee and for a while against Florida, and the collar will start to get a bit tight.
Why LSU might win: Auburn, meet a defense. Defense, meet Auburn. Oh sure, Mississippi State has a decent D and South Carolina and Arkansas aren't complete pushovers, but Auburn's offense steps back up to the big boy table for the first time since September 3rd. Is QB Brandon Cox really better now? Can Kenny Irons and the running game remain effective? Yes and no. Cox might be more experienced and a stronger player, but the ground game isn't going anywhere against the Tiger defensive front. Cox threw two interceptions against Arkansas last week and four in the opener against Georgia Tech. With the offense on his shoulders, he'll have to come through in his toughest road game yet; that's a lot to ask for.
Who to watch: LSU LB Ali Highsmith was considered a strong young prospect as a true freshman last year, and now he's one of the SEC's best defenders leading the Tigers with 35 tackles along with four sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. With Kyle Williams and Claude Wroten holding up the line, Highsmith and Cameron Vaughn are cleaning everything up. They'll have to stop Auburn's new rushing star, Kenny Irons. The South Carolina transfer ripped up Arkansas for 182 yards last week and has 467 yards and five touchdowns in the last four games. The more effective he is, the less Cox will have to do.
What will happen: If you liked the Florida - LSU battle, you'll love this game with defense making the offenses look bad. The LSU D will make the Auburn offense look a little bit worse.
CFN Prediction: LSU 20 ... Auburn 16 ... Line: LSU -6.5 | Make your pick and compete against others
Must See Rating: (5 lock yourself in a room to watch - 1 The Tyra Banks Show) ... 5
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BostonBengal · Oct 19, 2005

I love these break-downs...Not just when they pick us to win, but because they're usually pretty informative. Besides, I like knowing how the national media thinks of LSU!

OpelousasLSUFan · Oct 19, 2005

they do break down the game well and give you some key points to watch for at the game.

diamondheadtiger · Oct 19, 2005

" Finally, Auburn gets to play a living, breathing team after winning five straight against no one who'll go to a bowl game. "

Contained Chaos · Oct 19, 2005

Our defense has gotten better and better each game. Considering where they were last game, I'm glad my name isn't Brandon Cox, or that 6'2"/275lb center.:hihi:

OpelousasLSUFan · Oct 19, 2005

KW will take that center's lunch money and make him cry :cry: on the first play.:thumb:

clair · Oct 19, 2005

They pretty much made it seem like the only way Auburn would win is if we play bad football...

I think we get our heads on straight finally and win big

31-7 or so like in 03

aztiger03 · Oct 19, 2005

First SAT NIGHT IN TIGER STADIUM The LSU crowd will be the loudest yet... Cox has little chance...

GEAUX TIGERS

LSUfreshman21 · Oct 19, 2005

i dont see who could beat a mistake free lsu team

AUHansel · Oct 19, 2005

LSUfreshman21 said:

i dont see who could beat a mistake free lsu team
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you forgot to put "saban-coached" between "a" and "mistake." you would be undefeated if he was still there. miles doesn't have them playing like champions yet.

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