re: From OSU message board

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"Yes, that is definitely the old paradigm...I started to definitely question that premise sometime around January of 2012, and I think the direction the college game has taken has borne out that that simple premise is no longer wholly true."

Of course, it is obvious that the best RELATIVE defense will win the game since it successfully held the opponent to fewer points,,plus possibly adding points of its own via fumble recoveries and/or interceptions for TDs.
So far in that regard LSU D has been successful. But ignoring the absolute achievements as measured by points allowed and eyetest (missed tackles, missed assignments, e.g.) could result in the kind of complacency that leads to an unwanted loss down the road. Balance between OFF and DEF, such as exhibited by OSU in its victories over socalled "patsies" like ranked Cincinnati and Wisconsin, should be every team's goal!