BEFORE THE ROAR: LSU battles Arch Manning, Texas

Game Notes:

Time and Date: Saturday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. CT
Network: ABC (Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe)
Radio: LSU Sports Radio Network (Chris Blair, Jacob Hester, Gordy Rush)
Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
Spread: LSU -4 O/U 45.5
ESPN FPI: LSU 52.6% chance of winning
All-Time: LSU leads 9-8-1 (first meeting in Baton Rouge since 1953)

Control Simmons

The Tigers will have their hands full trying to keep star edge rusher Collin Simmons out of the backfield. His 10.5 sacks currently lead the nation, and LSU will have to give Leavitt time to find offensive success.

Find a Rhythm

After 45 plays in Alabama territory and only coming away with seven points, the Tigers will need to get going offensively tonight in order to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. Find a groove, move the football, and get the ball in the endzone.

Must Win Scenario

The Tigers are now sitting at 6-3 on the season and will not be able to lose another game the rest of the way if they want to make the CFP. With a brutal schedule ahead that starts with Texas tonight, Lane Kiffin’s team will need to be ready to make big plays and win games, especially on the road.