BCS Bowl
Background:
Ohio State leads the All-Time Series, 1-0-1. They have not met since 1987.
Ohio State: Win Against Michigan
Lousiana State: Win Against Tennessee
Ohio State Advantages:
They tore through the Big Ten, and only lost to Illinois in a close one.
Looking for revenge, as they were destroyed by Florida in the last BCS Championship Game.
They have the #1 Defense in the nation.
LB Laurinaitis leads the team with 5 sacks, 2 INTs, and 103 Tackles.
CB Malcolm Jenkins has 3 INTs.
The offense is lead by 23 TD 12 INT QB Todd Boeckman.
Chris Wells propelled the ground game with 1,463 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Brian Robiskie helped Ohio State with 885 receiving yards and 10 TDs.
They actually have go to guys, which may help them in the long run.
They actually have go to guys, which may help them in the long run.
Ohio State Disadvantages:
The Big Ten has been incredibly weak this year, and Ohio State has really no power wins inside the Top 20.
Their defense should be taken with a grain of salt when compared to their schedule.
Louisiana State Advantages:
Played rather well through a grueling SEC schedule. Won against the likes of Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Florida, Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee.
They play rather well in late game situations, with Les Miles sometimes being an evil genius (credit to OKLuschen for the term).
They employ a 2-QB system, so an injury to a QB won't affect them as much.
They use 4 Running backs, the leader of which is 1,017 yard rusher Jacob Hester.
They also have a deep recieving core also, lead by 641 yarder Brandon LaFell.
Uhm....their team is stacked at all positions?
They have the nations Bronco Nagurski, Glenn Dorsey. He has 6 sacks and 11 1/2 tackles.
Louisiana State Disadvantages:
Weak losses to Kentucky and Arkansas. They could have lost to better teams.
Have had a number of close calls.
Les Miles carrazy play calls may just lead to his demise.
Writer Predictions:
Jason Frost: LSU. This will be a closer game then people expect, yet the talent edge and home field advantage will prove to much for Ohio State as the Vest loses another championship game 31-24.
OKLuschen: LSU. I really wanna go Ohio State here, but I can't deny the Bayou Bengal talent edge. Glenn Dorsey is back in business and this LSU defense is bigger and stronger than any Ohio State has seen all season, not to mention faster, which is the constant Achille's Heel for the Big Ten. I got the Tigers, but in a game closer than last years demolition.
Zorgon: LSU. These teams are so statisticially similar....it's almost possbile to discern. But in the end, Les Miles superior coaching, LSUs superior depth, and their superior schedule will pull through in the end. LSU wins in a nail-biter.
Bottom Line: Ohio State 0, Louisiana State 3
