This week's game of the week on the college gridiron features two top ten teams from college football's best conference, the SEC. On Saturday night at 7:45, the #6 LSU Tigers (2-0, 0-0) will travel to Jordan-Hare Stadium to take on the #10 Auburn Tigers (3-0, 1-0). This is a matchup of two of the best defenses in all of college football, so expect an old fashioned low scoring ballgame between these two. This is what to look for in this huge game:
When LSU has the ball: LSU will continue to split time at the quarterback position, playing both Andrew Hatch and Jarrett Lee. Both have been effective this season, as Hatch is 17 for 31 with 202 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception (113.8 QB rating). The quarterback with the most upside of the two, Lee, is 16 for 28 with 200 yards passing, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interce
ption (133.6 QB rating). Look for LSU to use the sophomore Lee more in this game, as he possesses a better arm and more speed to either run or throw the ball past this speedy Auburn defense.
ption (133.6 QB rating). Look for LSU to use the sophomore Lee more in this game, as he possesses a better arm and more speed to either run or throw the ball past this speedy Auburn defense. In their running game, LSU has been very successful this season. Junior Charles Scott has 23 carries for 262 yards (11.4 ypc) and 4 touchdowns to lead all LSU running backs. Scott likely will not find as many holes as he did against Appalachian State and North Texas, so don't look for him to have the game his stats may be suggesting. LSU may also rotate in Keiland Williams, the talented running back who currently has 10 carries for 41 yards.
On defense, Auburn is very stout against both the run and the pass. Led by DB Jer
raud Powers (18 tackles, 1 interception), DE Antonio Coleman (12 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 sacks), LB Tray Blackmon (11 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack), LB Merrill Johnson (11 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack), and DT Zach Clayton (3 TFL, 1 sack), the Auburn defense has allowed just 15 points in their three games. They have held opponents to a 1.8 yard per carry average and allowed just 482 yards through the air. Look for them to stifle an LSU offense that is replacing its starting quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, and hasn't faced a major test yet. It could be a long day for the LSU offense.
raud Powers (18 tackles, 1 interception), DE Antonio Coleman (12 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 sacks), LB Tray Blackmon (11 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack), LB Merrill Johnson (11 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack), and DT Zach Clayton (3 TFL, 1 sack), the Auburn defense has allowed just 15 points in their three games. They have held opponents to a 1.8 yard per carry average and allowed just 482 yards through the air. Look for them to stifle an LSU offense that is replacing its starting quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, and hasn't faced a major test yet. It could be a long day for the LSU offense.Whe
n Auburn has the ball: The Auburn offense has been absolutely horrible this season. Quarterback Chris Tate is 44 for 75 (58.7 % completed) for 472 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception (113.3 QB rating) has been decent, but Auburn has no receiver above 98 yards. Running the ball has been a little more fruitful for Auburn. Ben Tate has 48 carries for 278 yards (5.8 ypc) and 1 touchdown while backup Brad Lester has 38 carries for 148 (4.2 ypc) and 1 touchdown. However, Auburn will likely be without Lester, who was injured in last week's 3-2 win over Mississippi State. Look for their offense to really struggle moving the ball against a strong LSU defense.
n Auburn has the ball: The Auburn offense has been absolutely horrible this season. Quarterback Chris Tate is 44 for 75 (58.7 % completed) for 472 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception (113.3 QB rating) has been decent, but Auburn has no receiver above 98 yards. Running the ball has been a little more fruitful for Auburn. Ben Tate has 48 carries for 278 yards (5.8 ypc) and 1 touchdown while backup Brad Lester has 38 carries for 148 (4.2 ypc) and 1 touchdown. However, Auburn will likely be without Lester, who was injured in last week's 3-2 win over Mississippi State. Look for their offense to really struggle moving the ball against a strong LSU defense. LSU's defense has been extremely good once again this season, even after losing 
All-America DT Glenn Dorsey. The LSU defensive line is one of the best in all of college football, boasting DT Ricky Jean-Francois (3 tackles), DT Al Woods (4 tackles), DE Tyson Jackson (3 tackles, 1 TFL), and DE Kirston Pittman (3 tackles). The LSU line has helped the Tigers allow just 2.1 yards per carry this season. Safety Harry Coleman leads LSU with 10 tackles. Coleman has teamed with corners Chris Hawkins (8 tackles), Phelon Jones (8 tackles), Jai Eugene (7 tackles), and safety Chad Jones (7 tackles, 0.5 TFL) to give LSU one of the best secondaries in college football. LSU has also gotten very good production from linebackers Perry Riley (7 tackles, 0.5 TFL) and Denny McCray (7 tackles). Look for them to completely shut down the struggling Auburn offense.
All-America DT Glenn Dorsey. The LSU defensive line is one of the best in all of college football, boasting DT Ricky Jean-Francois (3 tackles), DT Al Woods (4 tackles), DE Tyson Jackson (3 tackles, 1 TFL), and DE Kirston Pittman (3 tackles). The LSU line has helped the Tigers allow just 2.1 yards per carry this season. Safety Harry Coleman leads LSU with 10 tackles. Coleman has teamed with corners Chris Hawkins (8 tackles), Phelon Jones (8 tackles), Jai Eugene (7 tackles), and safety Chad Jones (7 tackles, 0.5 TFL) to give LSU one of the best secondaries in college football. LSU has also gotten very good production from linebackers Perry Riley (7 tackles, 0.5 TFL) and Denny McCray (7 tackles). Look for them to completely shut down the struggling Auburn offense.Final Prediction: LSU Tigers: 10, Auburn Tigers: 3
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