It has been a pretty ugly start for Idaho. \u00a0First they lose to FCS Eastern Washington (at home) while scoring just 3 points. \u00a0Things were a little better last week as they hung in there on the road against Bowling Green losing by just 8. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Idaho Vandals (0-2) vs #2 LSU Tigers (2-0)<\/strong> Matchup<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Still they have combined for just 16 points against those opponents – what hope do they have in crossing the goal line against LSU?.<\/p>\n I hope the trip is worth what they are getting paid.<\/p>\n One thing the Vandals have going for them is that they might have the biggest QB in the nation – literally. \u00a0Dominique Blackman, who was originally recruited by Washington weighs an astonishing 274 pounds and should be able to take the hits that are coming. \u00a0I don\u2019t know the story as to why he didn\u2019t play in the opener but he put up 352 yards against Bowling Green. \u00a0It might be a little bit tougher this week though.<\/p>\n There have been some huge numbers already this season and this line is right up there – especially considering Idaho is a FBS school. \u00a0The only chance I see for the Vandals is to sneak in the backdoor in this one with a late TD. \u00a0There is just too much of a talent advantage on the LSU side. \u00a0Don\u2019t waste your money here.<\/p>\n The Tigers looked very good against Washington last week. \u00a0Some thought the Keith Price led Huskies might surprise LSU but after giving up the first points of the game (a FG) the Tigers shut them out the rest of the while scoring 41 points of their own, again. \u00a0Just another indicator that this team, despite personnel losses, doesn\u2019t appear to be having any hangover from last year. \u00a0If they are focused and not looking ahead (@Auburn next week) they should roll over the Vandals. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n LSU\u2019s offense was efficient but it was the defense that led the way against Washington. \u00a0The Huskies averaged barely over 1 yard per carry and they knocked Price off his game – literally. \u00a0We still haven\u2019t seen what new QB Zach Mettenberger can do against a defense with a pulse but we probably won\u2019t see much of that this week either. \u00a0LSU might have the best group of backs in the country. \u00a0They are 4 deep there and all are strong runners.<\/p>\n Every time I see a number over 28 I pause…and this one is almost double that. \u00a0The Vandals have ventured to Death Valley before back in 1998 and the Tigers won by 33. \u00a0If that happens again it will almost be considered an upset. \u00a0Still look elsewhere. \u00a0Although the Tigers beat Washington by 38 and the Huskies roster actually does have some talent.<\/p>\n
\n Saturday September 15<\/strong>
\n Tiger Stadium – Baton Rouge, LA<\/strong>
\n 8:00PM<\/strong>
\nMoneyline: LSU -105000, Idaho +35000<\/strong>
\n Spread: \u00a0LSU -42.5<\/strong>
\n O\/U: \u00a054.5<\/strong><\/p>\nIdaho<\/h3>\n
LSU<\/h3>\n