Overview:

On Saturday, September 3rd, at 3:30 P.M. the #5 LSU Tigers will take on the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field.

“The Crowd” projects a final score of LSU 30.5 – Wisconsin 17.5 with an over/under of 48.0.  The Vegas Line has a final score of LSU 27.0 – Wisconsin 17.5 with an over/under of 44.5.

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2015-16 Statistics (127 total teams):

Last season Wisconsin finished with a (10-3) record and defeated USC in the 2015 Holiday Bowl.  LSU was (9-3) last season including their 56-27 thrashing of Texas Tech in the 2015 AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl.

Passing offense: Wisconsin 228.3 YPG > LSU 180.4 YPG

Rushing offense: LSU 256.8 YPG > Wisconsin 150.3 YPG

Scoring offense: LSU 32.8 PPG > Wisconsin 26.8 PPG

Scoring defense: Wisconsin 14.4 PPG > LSU 24.0 PPG

Passing defense: Wisconsin 173.2 YPG > LSU 224.3 YPG

Rushing defense: Wisconsin 95.4 YPG > LSU 122.9 YPG

Turnover Margin: LSU +7 > Wisconsin +3

Summary:

Wisconsin led the nation last season in fewest points allowed per game.  They lost some key players on defense so I wouldn’t expect them to repeat last year’s performance.  In 2015 Wisconsin rushed for a meager 3.8 yards per attempt which was their lowest total in 12 years.  To win this game Wisconsin will have to run the ball effectively, limit the turnovers, and severely win the possession battle.

LSU has arguably the best player in all of college football in running back Leonard Fournette.  Fournette will put up enormous numbers though he is running behind an inexperienced offensive line.  LSU’s defense is chalk full of NFL talent, including safety Jamal Adams, who will surely be a first-round pick.  LSU might have the best defense in the nation this year so I think they should have no trouble shutting down Wisconsin.

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