LSU sets its sights on UAB in Week 12, looking to take care of business and keep its potential College Football Playoff hopes alive.
LSU vs. UAB preview
It is Cupcake Week, after all.
LSU stays home Saturday for what should be a nice easy stroll in the park following a hard-fought win over Arkansas in Week 11 that did not have to be as tough as it was. The Tigers have 3 games left to prove to the committee they deserve 1 of the 4 sought after College Football Playoff spots.
Roll your eyes all you want, but that journey starts with a run-of-the-mill UAB squad with less than nothing to lose. The Blazers are 5-5 in Conference USA, looking to add a final win and a trip to a bowl game for the 5th time in 6 seasons.
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Both teams feature quarterbacks that rarely make mistakes. UAB’s Dylan Hopkins has thrown for a cool 1,467 yards, 8 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in 8 games this season. Jayden Daniels has proven to be one of the most efficient QBs in the SEC, throwing for 2,080 yards, 14 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He’s also rushed for 629 yards and 10 touchdowns to boot.
Truly, UAB is a rushing team first and foremost, led by talented junior running back Dewayne McBride. The 5-11 junior has totaled 1,407 yards and 17 touchdowns on the ground this season, averaging an incredible 156 yards per game. He’s done that in just 9 games, too.
LSU’s run defense is allowing about 189 yards per game, about average in the SEC. As a whole, LSU is one of the top teams in the conference when it comes to opponent points per game, holding opponents to an average of 21 points.
It’s hard to mention that defense without bringing up Harold Perkins, perhaps the most talented defensive player in the conference right now. He’s fresh off a herculean performance against the Razorbacks, totaling 8 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 pass deflection, 1 QB hurry and 2 forced fumbles. Did we mention he had the flu while doing so?
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What Brian Kelly has done at LSU has been impressive. The Tigers have completely turned their season around since a 1-point loss to Florida State to start the season.
Let’s see if Kelly can keep the Tigers going past UAB and Texas A&M all the way to Atlanta.
LSU vs. UAB prediction
The main priority for LSU Saturday is waking up when the alarm sounds. After all, 80% of success is just showing up.
The Tigers have 2 games they should win by plenty ahead of their SEC Championship date with No. 1 Georgia. The trip starts Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Prediction: LSU 35, UAB 6
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
