The game between Oregon and LSU seems to be a hard fought game, most likely a low scoring affair. Due to suspensions of three key players for both teams, could affect the offensive production. Oregon will really be affected by their two players being suspended. The two Oregon players that are sitting in this game are, Cliff Harris an All-American cornerback candidate and a punt returner. Redshirt freshman Terrence Mitchell will be stepping in for Harris. Terrence Mitchell will be asked to contain a formidable wide receiver corps LSU has. Speedy sophomore wide receiver Josh Huff will be asked to replace the suspended punt returner. Oregon needs to have their two players step up, to beat LSU Saturday night.
LSU's quarterback Jordan Jefferson will sit out Saturday nights game. The loss of Jefferson is not all that big, since his numbers are not that stellar. Last year Jefferson zero 300 yard games, one 200 yard game, and a bunch of sub par 100 yard games. Even though Jefferson had less than stellar numbers last year, LSU still went 11-2. LSU surrounds their quarterback with talented offensive players, that can create opportunities for their quarterbacks. LSU's offensive scheme, is one that does not rely solely on their quarterback.
LSU's Jarrett Lee will step in for Jefferson at quarterback Saturday night. Lee will try to play better in Saturday nights contest, than when he played in 2008. Lee was a redshirt freshman, when he threw 16 interceptions, fans mockingly inserted the words "pick-six." Lee is not bitter about the situation that happened in 2008. Lee said, he's putting 2008 behind him. He's focusing on performing well in Saturday nights game.
My Prediction on Saturday Nights Game:
Oregon 20 LSU 17
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