Five Predictions For USC-LSU
posted by Scott Hood on Saturday, September 22, 2007
1. First Team To Score Will Win: In a tight defensive struggle, which this game could very well become, the team that seizes the early momentum usually comes out on top. If USC wants to squeeze out a win, it might be necessary to score on its first possession.
2. USC's Fate Is In The Hands Of Cory Boyd: Between running with the football or catching it, Boyd may be USC's most important player on offense. He must be on top of his game if USC has any chance today.
3. USC Will Score Every Time In The Red Zone: The Gamecocks are 11-for-11 in the red zone this season. Of course, they have to get there first against a great LSU defense which has allowed just one trip inside the red zone this season.
4. USC Won't Trail After The 1Q: In the 16 home games under Les Miles, LSU has outscored its opponents 167-7 in the first quarter. So, LSU typically starts fast, feeding off the frenzied crowd. If USC can hang on through the first 15 minutes, it has a chance.
5. USC Will Rush For 150 Yards: LSU is surrendering just 1.0 yard per rushing attempt in 2007 but USC may have the best rushing attack the Tigers have faced this year. Certainly, they haven't seen a tandem like Cory Boyd and Mike Davis. I think the duo will pound away at LSU and the offensive line will do just enough to for USC to have an effective ground game.
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Here are my five predictions for Saturday's USC-LSU showdown:
1. First Team To Score Will Win: In a tight defensive struggle, which this game could very well become, the team that seizes the early momentum usually comes out on top. If USC wants to squeeze out a win, it might be necessary to score on its first possession.
2. USC's Fate Is In The Hands Of Cory Boyd: Between running with the football or catching it, Boyd may be USC's most important player on offense. He must be on top of his game if USC has any chance today.
3. USC Will Score Every Time In The Red Zone: The Gamecocks are 11-for-11 in the red zone this season. Of course, they have to get there first against a great LSU defense which has allowed just one trip inside the red zone this season.
4. USC Won't Trail After The 1Q: In the 16 home games under Les Miles, LSU has outscored its opponents 167-7 in the first quarter. So, LSU typically starts fast, feeding off the frenzied crowd. If USC can hang on through the first 15 minutes, it has a chance.
5. USC Will Rush For 150 Yards: LSU is surrendering just 1.0 yard per rushing attempt in 2007 but USC may have the best rushing attack the Tigers have faced this year. Certainly, they haven't seen a tandem like Cory Boyd and Mike Davis. I think the duo will pound away at LSU and the offensive line will do just enough to for USC to have an effective ground game.
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