According to the Gold Sheet, here's how the game will play out ...

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I'll bet you over and LSU right now.

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This is a great game to open the year and important for both leagues but we will call for the Tar Heels to come out on top as long as the majority of their players are cleared to play.

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You sure act like it............

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Lsu over North Carolina by 2
Now we know how Butch Davis gets all those blue-chippers. Davis’ speech
to prospective recruits must go something like this: “Not only will my nanny
write your papers and take your tests, but my wife will polish your pistols and
wax your Vettes.” These latest allegations are extremely upsetting because
we were all set to pounce against Clue-Les Miles and his roar-less Tigers.
However, with the uncertainty in Chapel Hill, the only thing we’ll lay is in the weeds and wait to strike at a later date. It’s too bad as the numbers
support a Tar Heel victory. For starters, NC is a productive 5-2 SU and 6-1
ATS versus the SEC since 1990 while Davis is a tutoring 11-5 ATS as a dog with
the Heels. While we should point out that Miles is 3-0 SU and ATS versus the
ACC, he is just 1-5 ATS as a non-conference favorite of six or less points. Even
with multiple Tar Heels’ suspensions expected, we have no interest in laying
points with an LSU bunch that returns only 10 starters and dropped three of
its fi nal fi ve contests last season, losing the stats battle in all fi ve. Even the
once feared Bayou Bengal defense slipped statistically for the third year in a
row. With Les seemingly fi nding more ways to lose games than win them of
late, we have no problem going the extra mile and letting you know that the
Tigers will appear on our ‘play against’ list quite a bit this season.

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Even the
once feared Bayou Bengal defense slipped statistically for the third year in a
row. With Les seemingly fi nding more ways to lose games than win them of
late, we have no problem going the extra mile and letting you know that the
Tigers will appear on our ‘play against’ list quite a bit this season.

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The Chik-Fil-A kickoff classic is held annually in Atlanta, GA and the 2010 match-up features two heavy hitters. The 18th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels have a nasty defense that features possibly six first round NFL draft picks. How many of those players will actually suit up against LSU is still unknown due to infractions during the off-season that has the program being investigated by the NCAA. LSU has question marks on offense, but always brings top level talent to the table. The Tigers come into the game ranked 16th. North Carolina is a 2.5 point favorite.
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Les Miles is on the hot seat in Baton Rouge following a 9-4 season. LSU expects SEC titles for their storied program and they have not been contenders the past two years. Jordan Jefferson could be the X factor for the Tigers in 2010 as the junior quarterback has not played up to expectations yet. His numbers were not bad a year ago, throwing for over 2100 yards and 17 touchdowns with just 7 interceptions. LSU lost their top two running backs from last year and will lean on a stable of backs this season. Stevan Ridley has the most experience and will likely get the majority of the carries. Terrance Toliver will move in as the top option in the passing game following a 53 catch junior year. Losing Brandon LaFell could hurt the offensive production through the air, but there are plenty of players at this position looking to make a name for themselves. The Tigers have been notorious for churning out top defenses each season and last year was no different. They held opponents to just 16 points/game and have four starters back from that squad. Points will come at a premium against North Carolina.
Butch Davis has likely not slept much the past month leading up to their primetime opener vs. LSU. Not only does he have to prepare for a tough team, but allegations of players receiving improper benefits from agents and tutors have circulated throughout the country. The Tar Heels were a sleeper pick to vie for a national title with 19 returning starters before the allegations were made. UNC has to get better play out of the quarterback position and TJ Yates returns with three years as a starter under his belt. Redshirt freshman Bryn Renner should push Yates for the starting job due to the fact that Yates threw more interceptions than touchdowns in 2009. Ryan Houston and Shaun Draughn are big time running backs that compliment each other. WR Greg Little is the most electric player on offense for the Heels and caught 62 passes for five touchdowns a year ago. Starters on the defensive side of the ball have been delegated to the scout team leading up to the opener leaving the status of the starting 11 in doubt. If the starters in question are cleared to play, expect a hard hitting game from both teams.
This line hasn’t moved much with so much uncertainty surrounding this match-up. If North Carolina fields all 19 returning starters, I would favor them in the game but that information is still unavailable currently. LSU struggles against top flight defenses and with it being the first game for both teams a low scoring affair is likely. I just can’t lay points on a team that might be a half strength so I like the +2.5 on the LSU side.

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