National media outlet is unanimous in prediction for Tennessee Vols vs LSU Tigers
247Sports made their predictions this week for the Tennessee Vols' matchup against the LSU Tigers and I think UT fans will be happy. Both predictions from 247Sports — via Chris Hummer and Brad Crawford — have the Vols beating LSU and covering the spread (UT is -3). From 247Sports: Hummer (Pick: Tennessee -3): LSU has been […]
247Sports made their predictions this week for the Tennessee Vols' matchup against the LSU Tigers and I think UT fans will be happy.
Both predictions from 247Sports — via Chris Hummer and Brad Crawford — have the Vols beating LSU and covering the spread (UT is -3).
Hummer (Pick: Tennessee -3): LSU has been quietly excellent since losing to Florida State. Tennessee has been loudly excellent and is off to its best start since 2016. My main concern for LSU is it’s not equipped to deal with the Vols’ strengths and weaknesses. You must score to keep up with Tennessee, and LSU's passing game hasn’t been stellar this year. Conversely, Tennessee gives up more than 300 passing yards per game. That’s how you must attack the Vols. I’m not sure LSU can do so consistently. … Tennessee 34, LSU 28.
Crawford (Pick: Tennessee -3):I’d lean LSU here if this game was played at night, but I think the early kick benefits the Vols. Tennessee has lost five straight to LSU and has already broken one of these long SEC losing streaks earlier this season against Florida. I think the Vols do it again and get a touchdown late to win one of Week 6’s best games. … Tennessee 28, LSU 24.
Who would've thought a couple of years ago that Tennessee would walk into Death Valley as a top-10 team and a three-point favorite?
It's quite amazing that the Vols have come this far in such a short amount of time.
The grind of the SEC schedule, however, is about to fully get underway. And Saturday will be Tennessee's chance to show everyone they have staying power in the top 10.
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