The Tennessee Volunteers (4-0, 1-0 SEC) and LSU Tigers (4-1, 2-0) renew acquaintances Saturday afternoon in Baton Rouge, La. Kickoff in the SEC crossover clash at Tiger Stadium is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we look at Tennessee vs. LSU'from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our college football picks and predictions.
Tennessee leads the nation in total offense, averaging 559.3 yards per game. The Volunteers had 576 total yards in their Sept. 24 triumph over Florida. UT had a bye in Week 5. Saturday’s contest vs. LSU marks the Vols’ lone road game in a stretch from Sept. 17-Oct. 29.
LSU is coming off a 21-17 road win at Auburn, and the Tigers have won 4 straight games since losing 23-22 vs. Florida State Sept. 4. LSU won at Auburn despite logging just 279 total yards. The Tigers defense has allowed just 293.8 yards per contest; that ranks 3rd in the SEC.
Tennessee is No. 8 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.