re: This is the prove it game for both teams.....

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Lsu losing this game would be a huge FAIL. No one was predicting a loss to State when the season started. Good programs WIN the games they're supposed to WIN.

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It's a HUGE game for LSU only if they lose. Sorry, but neither LSU nor Coach O will get any increased "due respect" for beating an un-ranked team/program (a) coming off 5-7 record last season (b) has 2 blowout wins against weak opponents (3) LSU has defeated 15 of last 16 meetings

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If Coach O and his LSU Tigers have a strong showing on the road, it will be difficult for the doubters moving forward. He will have proven his plan and philosophy are resonating with the team. Win this game and he is 5-0 headed to Florida.

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All it will "prove" is that Ogeron can win a game he's SUPPOSED to win. Jesus Christ! He's not taking a team in Norman, OK, Tuscaloosa, AL or Clemson, SC to play a top 5 program.

The national perception if LSU wins will be "Great. We see LSU can still beat unranked SEC teams they always beat." If he loses the game though......