The Tigers have momentum on their side heading into a tune-up this weekend against the New Mexico Lobos.
LSU overcame a 13-0 first-half deficit to win its SEC opener against Mississippi State 31-16, and this team looks to have come a long way in the two weeks since its disappointing loss to Florida State in the opener.
Up next in SEC play is a very winnable game, albeit on the road, against Auburn on Oct. 1. After that is a crucial matchup against Tennessee.
But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. First, the Tigers need to take care of business against a New Mexico team that looks to be improved this fall. Third-year coach Danny Gonzales’ team is 2-1 and already just one victory away from matching last season’s win total.
Last week, LSU faced a defense helmed by Zach Arnett, a member of the Rocky Long coaching tree. Long — a former successful head coach at San Diego State — is currently the Lobos’ defensive coordinator.
The Tigers are heavy favorites this weekend, but anything can happen when the toe meets the rubber. Here’s how our staff sees this one playing out.
Tyler Nettuno, Editor
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This team desperately needed a win like Saturday’s, and it should be able to continue that momentum against a lesser opponent. Games like this can be hard to pinpoint a score prediction for, but I don’t expect the Tigers to have any problems at home against a Lobos team that went 3-9 last fall.
Prediction: LSU 48, New Mexico 10
Kyle Richardson, Staff Writer
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Jayden Daniels throws for four touchdowns and runs for two more as the Tigers beat the Lobos by a lot.
Prediction: LSU 56, New Mexico 7
Will Rosenblatt, Staff Writer
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The mood is high in Baton Rouge after a big win over Mississippi State. New Mexico should be a much easier test for the Tigers….
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