LSU vs. Auburn: What to Watch For (A.T.V.S)

Excellent game analysis write-up by ATVS's Billy Gomila.

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Closing paragraphs, which are perfectly stated :

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What that means is that there's a real chance for LSU to be the team that sets the pace here. For those who want to see big plays and an air show, remember that Auburn's going to be that much more comfortable with their offense on the field in a back-and-forth shootout. Gus Malzahn may say that time of possession doesn't matter to him, but let LSU force a few punts and put up touchdowns on 7 minute-plus scoring drives and it won't take long for him to have an eye on the clock. If Auburn is struggling to make big plays, force them to do just that and be one-dimensional.

And that's when you realize that no matter how he's played, Johnson's a young quarterback making his very first road start. Be loud y'all. Yes, I know it's hot and yes I know day games suck. Deal with it. Show up, have fun and be loud.

So how does LSU control that pace? By running the football. Does the passing game need to expand? Sure. But that doesn't equate to "more passing." Nor does more passing equate to "trying to win." Leonard Fournette is the best player on this team, so he's going to get the ball plenty. Twenty-eight times again? Maybe. This is an important game (if it's still happening against Syracuse and Eastern Michigan, that's a problem), that can help set the table for the rest of LSU's season. Win, lose or draw, go down firing your biggest gun.

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