The Oregon Ducks were one of the most high-powered offensive teams in the nation a year ago and will be again led by junior quarterback Darron Thomas and Heisman finalist, junior running back LaMichael James.
Thomas finished second in PAC-12 in passing last season behind only Heisman finalist Andrew Luck with 2,881 yards, 30 TD passes and a stellar 61 percent completion rate.
James rushed for 1,731 yards and 21 scores while averaging almost six yards per carry.
LSU will quickly find out if senior quarterback Jordan Jefferson is the real deal after seeing the then-junior throw three TD passes in the Cotton Bowl win. Overall, Jefferson threw seven TD passes and 10 picks.
Oregon lost a 22-19 heartbreaker to Cam Newton and Auburn in the 2010 BCS title game while LSU pounded the snot out of Texas A&M 41-24 in the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium.
The Ducks are 5-1 ATS in their last half-dozen games in the month of September but went just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in 2010,
The LSU Tigers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight neutral site games but are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in September.
We are going to back the more experienced Oregon Ducks to get off on the right foot after losing their heartbreaking BCS title game the last time out.
The Ducks clearly have the two best players on the field in LaMichael James and Darron Thomas and that should be enough to get the win and ATS cover as slight underdogs.
Week 1 SEC Football Online Free Pick: Oregon +1.5 Points
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