LSU defense gives them the edge over Auburn

In the LSU-Auburn case we are going with the Bayou Bengals on the grounds that, as odd as it sounds, LSU is a more complete football team. While Auburn is a better team offensively, in fact one of the best teams in the nation, this LSU squad is far and away the best defensive test that Cam Newton and Co. will have seen.

The Tigers have more speed, a better front seven and a secondary that is capable of being left on an island to allow an extra safety to get into the mix against Newton running the football.
A newly-energized LSU offensive attack fueled by a resurgent Jarrett Lee, the emergence of Stevan Ridley, a more expansive Gary Crowton offense and a receiving group that has tons of speed and talent. This Bayou Bengals attack pounded the Florida defense, a unit that is better than Auburn's, on the road and we expect this offense to have plenty of success on Saturday.