The Army Black Knights and the LSU Tigers meet in week 8 college football action from Tiger Stadium on Saturday night.
Army Shut Out By Troy
The Army Black Knights come into this one looking for a massive upset to snap a three-game losing streak after a 19-0 loss to Troy last time out, falling to 2-4 on the year. Bryson Daily has thrown for 712 yards, 6 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 54.5% passing while also rushing for 412 yards and 3 TDs. Two more Army rushers have 100+ rushing yards this season while Isaiah Alston has a team-high 266 receiving yards and Noah Short has a team-high 15 receptions for 223 yards and 2 TDs. On defense, Leo Lowin has a team-high 35 total tackles while Jimmy Ciarlo has a team-high 3 sacks. As a unit, Army’s defense has combined for 10 sacks and 4 interceptions.
Army Black Knights Team Facts
- Army has lost 14 of its last 15 October games as an underdog.
- Army has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games against AP-ranked teams.
- Each of Army’s last six road games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
LSU Dismantles Auburn
The LSU Tigers will be out to build on a 48-18 beatdown win over Auburn in their last matchup to improve to 5-2 on the year. Jayden Daniels has thrown for 2,294 yards, 22 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 73.1% passing while also rushing for 515 yards and 4 touchdowns. Logan Diggs leads LSU in rushing with 585 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns while Malik Nabers has a team-high 52 receptions for 860 yards and 7 touchdowns and Brian Thomas Jr. has 39 receptions for 610 yards and a team-high 9 scores. Kyren Lacy has 280 receiving yards while two more Tigers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Andre’ Sam has a team-high 47 total tackles while Harold Perkins Jr. has 3 sacks and Mekhi Wingo has 2.5 sacks. As a group, LSU’s defense has combined for 13 sacks and 6 interceptions this season.
LSU Tigers Team Facts
- LSU has won each of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at Tiger Stadium.
- LSU has covered the spread in each of its last seven October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- LSU has won the first half in each of its last 13 games against non-conference opponents at Tiger Stadium.
- LSU has won the first quarter in each of its last eight games against non-conference opponents at Tiger Stadium.
- Each of LSU’s last 11 games have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- LSU rank 5th among FBS teams for points per game this season (44.8).
- LSU has scored 40+ points in three road games this season – most of any FBS team.
- Army rank 40th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (20.4).
Chris’ Pick
I’m leaning towards LSU here. This is a MASSIVE number for an LSU team that hasn’t been playing a ton of defense lately, but here’s the thing. As bad as LSU’s defense is, they’re slightly better at stopping the run, and against an option offense like Army, it’ll allow LSU to stack the box and if Army wants to make a big play, it’ll force the Black Knights out of their comfort zone trying to beat LSU over the top. This Army defense is solid against the pass, but LSU can run the football as well, and I just think LSU gets all of the big plays here on the way to a huge win over Army. Give me LSU in a beatdown.
