Minnesota vs. Iowa Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Minnesota vs. Iowa fearless prediction and game preview.

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Minnesota vs. Iowa fearless prediction and game preview.


Minnesota vs. Iowa Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 16
Game Time: 4:00 ET
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Venue: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA
Network: FOX

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Why Minnesota Will Win

Can we start giving Minnesota credit for having a terrific passing game led by a quarterback having a fantastic season?

Everyone knows who Joe Burrow is now. Everyone figured out how to spell Tagovailoa, is familiar with Jalen Hurts, marvels at Justin Fields, and has Justin Herbert on the NFL radar.

Does anyone have a clue who Tanner Morgan is?

He’s only the fourth-most efficient passer in college football – right after Hurts, Tagovailoa and Burrow – is third in yards per attempt, and is coming off a special day against a supposedly impenetrable Penn State defense.

Minnesota might be able to run well with Rodney Smith and its deep group of backs, but Morgan was the star last Saturday, completing 18-of-20 passes for 339 yards and three touchdowns. It helps to have NFL-caliber receivers in Rashod Bateman and Tyler Johnson to throw to.

Iowa’s secondary has been solid, but it got can be hit for big yards by a hot quarterback, and it doesn’t generate enough of a pass rush to bother Morgan on a consistent basis.

Iowa’s Nate Stanley hit a few big passes last week against Wisconsin, but it doesn’t have a deep ball aspect to its game. Minnesota can unleash that at any time.

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Why Iowa Will Win

Iowa does a lot of things Penn State does, only – potentially – without the turnovers.

To be fair, Penn State doesn’t have a turnover problem and Minnesota was good enough to change that for a game, but the Hawkeyes have only lost the turnover battle twice – the losses to Michigan and Penn State – and gave it away a mere three times in the other seven games.

The Hawkeyes have to hold up against the run, and they almost certainly won’t get gouged. And even if they do, they’re going to be able to keep this close.

Last week, Jonathan Taylor was able to go off on the Iowa run defense, but 1) that’s Jonathan Taylor, 2) it was an aberration, and 3) the Hawkeyes still almost pulled out the win. They’re 0-3 when allowing 120 rushing yards or more, and 6-0 when allowing fewer.

To hold up, Iowa has to control the time of possession battle – it’s great at that – and it needs Stanley to keep hitting his third down plays. Sean Clifford kept things moving throughout the game for Penn State, and Stanley can hit those same sorts of throws to the tight ends over the middle to keep gouging the Gopher secondary. However …

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What’s Going To Happen

Minnesota is amazing at winning close games, and Iowa is just okay at it.

Iowa is roughly three plays away from unbeaten – or close to three plays – but that’s sort of the point. Minnesota is 5-0 in games decided by a touchdown or less, and Iowa is 2-3 in those games.

The world is watching Minnesota now, but this game doesn’t matter that much. The Gophers can lose, beat Northwestern and Wisconsin, and get to the Big Ten Championship at 11-1 with a shot at Ohio State or Penn State for an almost certain berth in the College Football Playoff.

First, the Gophers will take one step closer to getting to Indianapolis by hanging on late for yet another thrilling, close win.

Second, they leave Kinnick Stadium with the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

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Minnesota vs. Iowa Prediction, Line

Minnesota 23, Iowa 20
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ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
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Michigan State vs. Michigan Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Michigan State vs. Michigan fearless prediction and game preview.

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Michigan State vs. Michigan Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 16
Game Time: 12:00 ET
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Network: FOX

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Why Michigan State Will Win

Of course there’s pressure. The team just collapsed against Illinois and is on an ugly four-game losing streak. However … there’s no pressure compared to what’s on the Michigan side of the field. There aren’t any expectations right now for this Spartan team – it really can come into this with the “nobody believes in us” attitude.

Okay, so what is Michigan State doing right?

The offensive line is doing a good job at keeping the backfield relatively clean.

There isn’t enough happening for the running game, but the pass protection has been terrific, and teams aren’t able to make big plays behind the line. There really is enough offensive talent to do a whole lot more, and this is the game to start taking a few more chances.

The defensive side might have been ripped apart by the Ohio State and Wisconsin running games, but overall the run defense has been fantastic. Michigan might have found its rushing attack over the last few weeks, but it’s been inconsistent. This is the game for the Spartan defensive front to take control.

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Why Michigan Will Win

The Michigan State passing game has become a major issue.

It went for over 250 yards against Illinois, but Brian Lewerke’s three interceptions were a big part of the loss. Before that, he failed to hit half of his passes in the losses to Penn State and Wisconsin, and he hasn’t connected on 60% of his throws in any of his last six games – all the Big Ten battles. This isn’t the week the passing game is going to get healthy.

The Wolverines have clamped down defensively ever since halftime against Penn State, the secondary is keeping the big plays to a minimum – it’s allowing fewer than six yards per attempt – and the run defense hasn’t allowed more than 130 yards since the blowout loss to Wisconsin six games ago.

The key will be to get up right away. This isn’t a Michigan State team that appears to be capable of making anything positive happen in key moments, and it’s not able to generate any sort of a big comeback.

After all the issues over the last month, Michigan State needs some semblance of positive momentum go its way. That’s going to be hard because …

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What’s Going To Happen

This is a rested Michigan team that’s playing at a high level over the last ten quarters.

When it comes to Jim Harbaugh not being able to win a big game, this is certainly one of them. Michigan State might not be all that great, but this is one of those games you can’t lose if you’re the Spartan head man.

He won’t.

MSU will come out fired up, but the offense will stall too often early on to take advantage of anything positive.


Michigan State vs. Michigan Prediction, Line

Michigan 34, Michigan State 14
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Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Wisconsin vs. Nebraska fearless prediction and game preview.

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Wisconsin vs. Nebraska fearless prediction and game preview.


Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 16
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, NE
Network: BTN

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Why Wisconsin Will Win

Jonathan Taylor continues to be Jonathan Taylor.

He was held in check at times over the previous few weeks, and then he ripped apart a brick wall of an Iowa defense for a season-high 250 yards on 31 carries. The team leaned on its star, and he came up large.

Nebraska’s run defense isn’t miserable, but when teams try to pound away, they don’t have any sort of a problem – Illinois, Minnesota and Ohio State combined for over 900 yards on the ground – and Wisconsin will be more than happy to blast away from the start.

There’s a chance Nebraska never has the ball.

The Huskers try to move with a good tempo and great pace, and they also stall too often and get off the field right away. They’re 113th in the nation in time of possession – keeping the ball for just over 27 minutes per game.

Wisconsin is No. 1 in the nation in time of possession, keeping it for almost 37 minutes per outing. But …

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Why Nebraska Will Win

Wisconsin had the ball for over 41 minutes against Illinois, and lost.

The Badger defense might be incredible overall, but it allowed more than 100 rushing yards or more twice – and lost both games.

Nebraska ran for 98 yards against South Alabama in the opener, and ripped off 128 yards or more against everyone else.

Wisconsin has been a killer at home, but lost on the road to Illinois and Ohio State in two of its last three games, and it struggled to put away Iowa at home last week.

It’s possible to hit the Badger secondary with big plays. Iowa got back into the game through the air, Michigan bombed away a bit in its loss, and when Ohio State tried to throw, it didn’t have a problem.

The Nebraska offense might not be steady, but the passing game has been working just fine lately. Expect a few home runs hit by Adrian Martinez, but …

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What’s Going To Happen

How good has Jonathan Taylor been against Nebraska? In two games, he’s been able to crank out 470 yards and five touchdowns.

The Wisconsin defense will have a few meltdowns against a Nebraska offense that has just enough pop to be a wee bit of a concern, but Taylor will go off, and QB Jack Coan will hit third down throw after third down throw.


Wisconsin vs. Nebraska Prediction, Line

Wisconsin 34, Nebraska 20
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Indiana vs. Penn State Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

Indiana vs. Penn State fearless prediction and game preview.

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Indiana vs. Penn State fearless prediction and game preview.


Indiana vs. Penn State Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 16
Game Time: 12:00 ET
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Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Network: ABC

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Why Indiana Will Win

Indiana has the offense to not only keep up with the Penn State offense, but to all but duplicate what Minnesota was able to do.

It’ll be asking too much for IU QB Peyton Ramsey to complete 18-of-20 passes for 339 yards and three touchdowns like Tanner Morgan did last weekend in Minneapolis, but … it’s actually not. Ramsey is hitting 72% of his throws and averaging over eight yards per attempt.

The Hoosiers won’t be afraid to take their shots down the field and take a few chances – when they have to.

The offense is fantastic at controlling the clock, the offensive line has held up well against the better pass rushes, and the defense has quietly been doing its part allowing 310 yards per game.

As good and as effective as Penn State might be, its offense isn’t built to go off and put 45 on the board. This should stay in range all game long for IU to have a shot deep into the second half.

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Why Penn State Will Win

The running game is a big part of what makes Indiana go.

It’s not Wisconsin when it comes to pounding away, but it’s just effective enough to make defenses worry a wee bit, running for eight touchdowns over its last three games.

Of course, there were plenty of issues and problems against Ohio State besides just the lack of a ground game, but so far IU is 7-0 when running for 100 yards or more, and 0-2 – Michigan State being the other loss – when it doesn’t.

Penn State has allowed 100 rushing yards or more just three times and it’s giving up a mere two yards per carry.

On the other side, QB Sean Clifford has to build on his big-yard day against Minnesota – throwing for 340 yards as he did a wonderful job of keeping things moving – but after throwing three picks all year, he gave up three including the game-sealer. The Indiana secondary is solid, but it’s only been able to come up with three interceptions on the season and just one in the last five games.

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What’s Going To Happen

Indiana is going to provide a whole lot more of a fight than Penn State might like.

The Hoosiers will move the ball well, but they’ll struggle to close off drives with points. The running game won’t work, there will be a few red zone misfires, and the Nittany Lions will be able to pull away after after the offense hits two second half home runs to get past the doldrums from Minneapolis.

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Indiana vs. Penn State Prediction, Line

Penn State 34, Indiana 17
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Must See Rating: 3

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SEC Predictions, Game Previews, Lines, TV: Week 12

Check out all the fearless predictions, game previews, lines and TV listings for Week 12 of the SEC season.

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How are the SEC predictions so far?
SU 58-16, ATS 32-30-3, o/u: 30-35


Results So Far: SU 54-13, ATS 28-27-3, o/u: 28-30

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Alabama at Mississippi State

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Florida at Missouri

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Georgia at Auburn

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Kentucky at Vanderbilt

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LSU at Ole Miss

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South Carolina at Texas A&M

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South Carolina vs. Texas A&M Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

South Carolina vs. Texas A&M fearless prediction and game preview.

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South Carolina vs. Texas A&M fearless prediction and game preview.


South Carolina vs. Texas A&M Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 16
Game Time: 7:30 ET
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Venue: Kyle Field, College Station, TX
Network: SEC Network

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South Carolina (4-6) vs. Texas &M (6-3) Game Preview

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Why South Carolina Will Win

It’s desperation time for the Gamecocks.

The team has been able to play just well enough at times to shock Georgia, provide a push to Florida, and roll past Kentucky – let’s just look past the issues against the Tennessees and Appalachian States of the world, for now – with a decent enough defense to keep games close.

The pass rush isn’t consistent, but the line is just good enough to be a problem for the Aggie backfield.

Texas A&M plays a style that helps the Gamecocks. This isn’t some high-flying up-tempo team that can turn the lights out in three drives. A&M is methodical, cares about moving the chains and time of possession, and manages to to do just enough to keep both teams in the game.

A&M won, but it struggled against Arkansas and Ole Miss, with a rushing offense that’s just okay and without a whole lot of downfield pop to the passing game. The O line hasn’t been awful, but it’s beatable in pass protection.

South Carolina should have its opportunities in the second half – A&M won’t run away with this game. But …

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Why Texas A&M Will Win

South Carolina really doesn’t have a downfall passing game.

Ryan Hilinski has been excellent, and he’s thrown for 300 yards in two of the last three games, but he has only thrown more than one touchdown pass in one of the last seven games, and the team is averaging just 6.1 yards per pass.

There’s no enough explosion, and the running game isn’t doing enough to take over when the big plays aren’t there. The biggest problem with the O is the lack of third down conversions, and it all flows from there.

The offense doesn’t have the big plays, it sets itself up in too many third-and-long plays, and it’s only converting on 34% of its chances. That ties into the time of possession problems for a team that’s keeping the ball for only 28 minutes per game.

The Aggies have started rolling offensively a bit more lately, but this week, all they have to do is what they do – control the clock, play at their tempo, and have the ball for over 35 minutes.

Score a little bit early, and South Carolina won’t be able to keep up as long as the Aggies don’t start tuning the ball over.

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What’s Going To Happen

A&M has been ignored because of its 6-3 record, but who are those losses to?

CFP No. 3 Clemson, No. 4 Alabama, and No. 13 Auburn. It’s been able to handle the teams that aren’t among the season’s elite.

It’ll be a relatively low-scoring game with both teams keeping things relatively conservative, but Texas A&M does this a whole lot better. The Gamecock offense will barely hit the 300-yard mark.


South Carolina vs. Texas A&M Prediction, Line

Texas A&M 38, South Carolina 21
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Texas A&M -10.5, o/u: 50.5
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Oklahoma to wear alternate uniforms against Baylor

The Sooners are donning their alternate uniforms, the Rough Riders, in their top-ranked matchup with Baylor this week. It will be the first time this year we’ve seen the white version of the uniforms. 

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The Sooners are donning their alternate uniforms, the Rough Riders, in their top-ranked matchup with Baylor this week. It will be the first time this year we’ve seen the white version of the uniforms.

Oklahoma has worn their alternates only one other time this year, against West Virginia in Week 9, when the Sooners won 52-14. This will be the third consecutive year Oklahoma has brought out their alternates for Baylor.

Since then, Oklahoma has lost by one touchdown to Kansas State, and won by just a point against Iowa State.

Many analysts think the Sooners are in “win and get-in” mode from here on out, and on Saturday they’ll be in it in their Rough Riders.

Baylor is currently ranked No. 13 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Oklahoma coming in at No. 10. With a win over the Bears, the Sooners could vault ahead.

2020 NFL mock draft: Latest 3-round projections

Draft Wire editor Luke Easterling updates his three-round projections for the 2020 NFL draft

We’re 10 weeks into the NFL regular season, and the college football season is hitting crunch time, with playoff pushes starting at both levels.

It’s crunch time for some of the nation’s top prospects, as well as the pro teams fighting for position at the top of next year’s draft board.

Here’s an updated look at how the first three rounds of the 2020 NFL draft could shake out, using the latest updated pick order:

1. Cincinnati Bengals | Joe Burrow | QB | LSU

For the longest time now, it’s seemed Tua Tagovailoa was written into this spot with permanent marker. But Burrow’s performance so far this season has launched him into the No. 1 overall conversation, while another high-ankle injury has dinged Tagovailoa’s stock. Don’t be shocked if there’s a different QB in the top spot come next April.

2. Washington Redskins | Chase Young | EDGE | Ohio State

Another franchise in disarray, Washington needs to add as much talent as possible, regardless of position. They already have their quarterback of the future in Dwayne Haskins, so they need impact players elsewhere on both sides of the ball. Young is a monster of a pass rusher with all size, athleticism and technique to be a dominant player at the next level.

3. New York Giants | Jerry Jeudy | WR | Alabama

Now that Odell Beckham, Jr. is gone, the Giants need a true No. 1 target to help Daniel Jones reach his full potential. Jeudy is one of the most polished, explosive pass-catchers we’ve seen in years, and he’s well worth a top-three pick.

4. Miami Dolphins | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Alabama

Aside from the injuries, it’s hard to find a flaw in Tagovailoa’s game. A few months ago, it would have been hard to imagine the Dolphins landing him without getting the No. 1 overall pick, but thanks to Burrow’s soaring stock, he just might fall into their lap here.

5. New York Jets | Andrew Thomas | OT | Georgia

If Sam Darnold is ever going to develop into the franchise quarterback the Jets drafted him to be, he’ll need a franchise left tackle to keep him upright. Thomas is the best of a deep class, and would be an immediate upgrade for New York.

6. Atlanta Falcons | Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State

In today’s NFL, you can never have too many quality corners. The Falcons may have more pressing needs elsewhere, but with this pick, they land one of the fastest-rising prospects in the country. Okudah is keeping up the trend of sending blue-chip defensive backs from Columbus to the pros.

7. Cleveland Browns | Tristan Wirfs | OT | Iowa

After all the offseason hype, the Browns have struggled mightily this season. They need to give Baker Mayfield everything he needs to succeed, and that means improving things up front. Wirfs would be an instant upgrade at either tackle spot.

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Grant Delpit | S | LSU

Despite investing heavily into their secondary in recent drafts, Tampa Bay still needs help on the back end. Without a worthy tackle prospect still on the board here, the Bucs opt for the best playmaker in the defensive backfield, getting a versatile playmaker who can line up all over the field.

9. Denver Broncos | Derrick Brown | DL | Auburn

Offensive tackle is the bigger need, but the talent is too good to pass up elsewhere. Brown is a rare athlete for his size, with the explosiveness and power to be a dominant force up front. He’d be a much better use of a top-10 pick than reaching for he next-best tackle.

10. Arizona Cardinals | A.J. Epenesa | EDGE | Iowa

The Cardinals have lots of young talent, but they need more difference-makers on defense. Epenesa is a disruptive force who can line up inside or on the edge, making him the kind of versatile prospect Arizona should be targeting.

CFB 150: The best stadiums in college football

SportsPulse: Paul Myerberg puts his opinion hat on and gives his three favorite college football stadiums. Watch to see if your team made the list!

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LSU vs. Ole Miss Fearless Prediction, Game Preview

LSU vs. Ole Miss fearless prediction and game preview.

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LSU vs. Ole Miss fearless prediction and game preview.


LSU vs. Ole Miss Broadcast

Date: Saturday, November 16
Game Time: 7:00 ET
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Venue: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
Network: ESPN

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LSU (9-0) vs. Ole Miss (4-6) Game Preview

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Why LSU Will Win

Ole Miss has the SEC’s worst pass defense.

Thanks for playing.

The Rebels were able to hold up a wee bit lately against Texas A&M and New Mexico State, but they gave up 340 yards to Bo Nix in the loss to Auburn, were hammered by Cal for 373 yards – two passing games that shouldn’t be hitting for 300 yards against anyone – and have allowed 300 yards or more in six of the last nine games.

The Joe Burrow machine just doesn’t stop, throwing for 275 yards or more in every game, 320 yards or more in seven games, and he keeps getting better and better. He’s getting time, he’s connecting on 79% of his passes, and the production is relentless.

The consistent scoring forces offenses to press, it makes them scramble, and it forces them to start bombing away, and that’s not what Ole Miss does. However …

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Why Ole Miss Will Win

The Ole Miss running game might just be the antidote to what LSU is doing.

The Tigers are acting a bit like they’ve already won it all. The Alabama win was amazing, but the celebration was a wee bit over the top considering there’s still – most likely – an SEC Championship to play, and it’s quite possible the Tide and Tigers could meet again in the College Football Playoff.

The team might been for a massive letdown, and that’s the type of thing that could get hammered home against a Rich Rodriguez offense.

The Ole Miss offensive coordinator has the running game rocking. QB John Rhys Plumlee has made massive difference for a ground attack that’s rushed for 200 yards or more in five of the last six games.

The passing game might not be there to keep up the pace, but LSU’s run defense hasn’t dealt with anything like this attack. It struggled when powered on by Najee Harris last week in Tuscaloosa, and now it’s about to deal with the speed and precision of the Rebel O.

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What’s Going To Happen

Don’t be stunned if Ole Miss keeps this interesting for more than a half.

The Rebel running game isn’t exactly a curveball, but it’s just effective enough to potentially rip off yards and plays in chunks to counterbalance the LSU offense.

But in the end, the Ole Miss secondary is going to be ripped to shreds.

Burrow will continue to be Burrow, will hit home run after home run against the miserable pass defense, and the No. 1 team will take one step closer to the SEC Championship.


LSU vs. Ole Miss Prediction, Line

LSU 41, Ole Miss 20
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