re: In Depth analysis from Canes fan

He cannot be anything near below average if you want to sniff a W in this game. I can tell you that for sure.

Also, you have an OC who hasn't been in that role in 20 years. That'd concern me a little.

Well written. Accurate substantive points...would gladly read other posts from you. However, I'm sure the goons on this board are going to treat you badly. Canes vs. Tigers is a killer matchup...kind of like a bowl game to start the season! Cheers, mate!

Miami isn’t good. If LSU loses to them then it’s going to be an ugly season for the tigers.

I think if either team scores 21 points they win.

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Mainly taking a look at the LSU offense vs Miami D and some keys to the game.

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You list a lot of good points, and objectively, you're right to pick the strengths and weaknesses going in. I can certainly see how Miami CAN be favored, based on experience vs inexperience.

Being objective in return, here's the key I look at:

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Now here is where I have my concerns for my team. The interior of our line is quite thin. I expect LSU to try and establish a power run game early. Especially with a new QB, getting in to 3rd and short situations will be critical to start the game.

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We here at LSU are giddy with Burrow being some super QB, but honestly, I doubt that will be the case.

Looking at things- if Les Miles were still the LSU coach, LSU would be favored, because Miles pounded the ball up the middle without hesitation vs anyone. And it worked vs everyone BUT Alabama, and it did work vs them a number of times (we played an OT game a couple years ago, where we had a 11 play, 80+ yd drive, all on runs).

People say "well, Les is gone, LSU ain't that team anymore". Les didn't start doing it with Fournette and Guice, he did it every season, because LSU's base talent at OL and RB was geared that way. He did it with no-name backs.
Prior to Miles, we had Saban, and Saban did this too. Same approach... strong defense to keep the game close, power runs to wear down the D and take control late.

We have a "new" offensive coordinator, Steve Ensminger. He's an old guy, with an old-school background, who's been around the program under Miles a few years. He knows the personnel, and his era of football was... 70's football. Same approach as Miles and Saban.
We also have a strong defense and coordinator in Aranda.

In other words, it shapes up to be "same ol' thing" for LSU: defense to keep it close, pound the ball against Miami's weakest point- interior line- and build from there.

To me, the key is to hang around long enough to wear down your run defense. If you force us to play catch-up, I think we're screwed. But if we can stick around and land those body blows all game long, I think it pays off for us in the end.

Turnovers are the biggest danger for us, and I expect that the staff will play it close to avoid that.

Sorry Miami and richt are pretender u. If LSU loses to that trash bag team it will be sad.

That’s fair but it’ll be closer than your final score. More like 27-23.

@Scoob, fair points I can definitely agree with most of them.

I'd be a little concerned as an LSU fan with the OC situation. Ensminger hasn't been in this role for 20 years. I'd consider him a downgrade to Matt Canada, granted the offense had its fair share of struggles last year.

How do you see him approaching this game? I was reading about the expectation of more of a spread concept with 4 and 5 WR sets.

Two really good defenses.A completely new offense,and skill players.I know why the Miami fans feel pretty good about this game,but I believe this LSU Defense will be special.The good guys in a close one.