Early opponent analysis: LSU

The Kentucky Wildcats (5-1) travel to Baton Rogue, LA., to face LSU (5-2) on Saturday. The Wildcats look to extend their three-game winning streak and capture a signature road win against a tough SEC West opponent.

LSU TEAM LEADERS

Passing: Anthony Jennings, 928 yards, 6 TD
Rushing: Leonard Fournette, 504 yards, 6 TD
Receiving: Travin Dural, 626 yards, 6 TD
Tackles: Kwon Alexander, 46 tackles
Interceptions: Rickey Jefferson and Tre’Davious White, 2
Sacks: Sione Teuhema and Jemauria Rasco, 2.0

LSU TEAM RANKINGS

Scoring Offense: 34.9 points per game (No. 36)
Scoring Defense: 19.0 points per game (No. 17)
Pass Offense: 205.0 yards per game (No. 93)
Pass Defense: 99.6 yards per game (No. 11)
Rush Offense: 209.1 yards per game (No. 32)
Rush Defense: 175.6 yards per game (No. 81)

Jason Hall

A former freelance journalist from Nashville, Jason covers Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky