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LSU Football: 3 bold predictions for showdown with Auburn in Week 3

By Darrelle Thompson

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers looks for an open receiver against the Miami Hurricanes in the first quarter of The AdvoCare Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 02: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers looks for an open receiver against the Miami Hurricanes in the first quarter of The AdvoCare Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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2. LSU will have 200 yards of total offense

While Joe Burrow has struggled, LSU running back Nick Brossette has been the best player on this offense. He is averaging 131 yards per game on the ground and has scored twice this season.

Will he have the same success against Auburn? The Tigers are giving up just 74 rushing yards per game and have a very talented front four. Derrick Brown is one of the leaders the Auburn defensive line and he should be able to get into the backfield with ease.

Brown picked up his first sack of the season against Alabama State last week, but also picked up three tackles in the win over Washington.

The matchup between the LSU offensive line and the Auburn front seven will be the key to this game. If the Tigers cannot set up the run early I don’t think the offense will be able to get any rhythm through the passing game down the field.

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