Breaking down LSU and Oregon

Hey guys, I'm new to this board, but I'm an Oregon fan and wanted to get your opinion on this game.

From looking back on this board, I can see most things have been discussed. However, I have not seen a lot of discussion in common opponents between the ducks and tigers.

Last season, both LSU and Oregon played Tennessee. Oregon started off slowly in the first half, but ended up blowing out Tennessee in the second half. Oregon won 48-13 at Tennessee.

LSU pretty much lost to Tennessee if they don't have more than 11 men on the field. LSU won 16-14 at home.

Now LSU is losing some of their best defensive and offensive players. Oregon keeps their main offensive play makers, but loses some experience in the trenches.

We both lost to Auburn, but Oregon still played them better.

My question is how can you be so confident about your team winning when Oregon played better in both games against common opponents.

This is why Oregon fans are confident in this game.