LSU

Game 5, the Bayou Bengals. LSU is 1-1 after a delayed start to their season and a heart breaking overtime loss to Tennessee just 4 days ago. Does this give our Bullpups an advantage?

"They are such a talented football team that I don't think any of that stuff's going to bother them," Croom said. "If we were equally as talented or were a great football team, then you might have a little bit of an edge there. But we're fighting an uphill battle either way."

Why LSU: As was the case last week and will again be the case against Florida, why not? The Tigers are better at every skill position (minus starting running back), are deeper, are faster and are stronger. And if history is any indication, they will not only win on Saturday afternoon at Scott Field, but they'll win big.

Why State: For starters they are coached better than LSU and after the game on Monday night, many believe they are in better shape too. The Georgia game was lost with a lack of offense, but LSU has shown nothing to make anyone believe they are better than the Dawgs from Athens. The State run defense has been stingy this season and if Norwood gets 20 or more carries, State wins.

Bottom line: Once again the Bulldogs come up short due to a lack of playmakers on offense. LSU 20 - State 10.