LSU Vs. New Mexico State Predictions

The Tigers return to action in Tiger Stadium on Saturday night at 6:30pm against the New Mexico State Aggies. Here are two brief previews and predictions from ESPN and FanSided.

quote:

---

ESPN Preview: LSU is coming off of its first home loss in a night game to an unranked opponent under coach Les Miles. But don’t expect another letdown. The Tigers are 23-1 following a loss under Miles and haven't dropped a regular-season nonleague game since 2002. This is a chance for the defense to rebound and for young quarterbacks Anthony Jennings and Brandon Harris to get on track. Complete Preview

Predictions: LSU over New Mexico State: Because last week was a total embarrassment for LSU, New Mexico State probably won’t enjoy this visit to Tiger Stadium as Les Miles’ club tries to rebuild its confidence before returning to SEC play.

LSU: 40, New Mexico State: 17

---

quote:

---

FanSided Preview: LSU’s keys to victory start int eh backfield where Les Miles and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron need to feed their four-man running back rotation about 65 percent of the time on Saturday night and let the Tigers offensive line set the tone against a smaller front seven of the Aggies and let Leonard Fournette, and Kenny HIlliard dictate the pace of the game. Complete Preview

Prediction: After combining for 76 yards on 20 carries against Mississippi State, I expect Fournette, Hilliard, Terrance Magee and Darrel Williams to rush for at least 300 yards and four touchdowns collectively. And that may be a conservative estimate considering the Aggies gave up 432 to New Mexico and 344 to UTEP the week before.

I like LSU to win and win in a big way and get back on track before they travel to Auburn next week.

LSU: 48, New Mexico State: 7

---

Whats your prediction?