re: LSU big early favorite vs. Wisconsin

Usc was probably thinking the exact same thing about the talent difference. And Auburn in the previous bowl. It's just how it is.

I expect Wisconsin to play tough. The players will take pride in the State and also know the level of competition is going to be high in this opener.

Just like last year playing Alabama, except we get more of a home field advantage.

This Badger O line will be much improved. They hold they key to making this matchup close. Aranda will have the talent to lock us down and bring various pressures...but if we can run right at the Tiger D, that neutralizes that advantage somewhat.

LSU beat us in the previous matchup. We had them on the ropes and let Miles fake punt themselves back into it. Alabama was a tight game for a half and then our lack of safety play up the middle killed us for a quarter.

Safety is still a concern along with a new QB for Bucky.

Put this game in Camp Randall and give us Aranda back and I am picking Wisconsin. But since you bought him out and we gave you so many tix for Lambeau...I can't confidently envision a win.