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Originally Posted by KSig RC
...according to the (good, non-crackpot) computer rankings and projection systems I've seen, the two teams are almost exactly evenly matched...
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OFFENSE - Per Game Average/ NCAA RANK
Total Yards
LSU 463.1 / 18th
OSU 405.4 / 61st
Passing Yards
LSU 244.2 / 53rd
OSU 204.8 / 95th
Rushing Yards
LSU 218.9 / 13th
OSU 200.7 / 22nd
Points Scored
LSU 38.7 / 13th
OSU 32.0 / 37th
Ohio State might be the first team to be crushed in consecutive national championship games...and by two different SEC teams.
i checked out Strength of Schedule stats @
http://teamrankings.com/ncf/27confratings.php3.
the algorithm they use ranks the SEC as the toughest SoS conference. also, OSU has a -0.064 and LSU has a .03. so those stats and NCAA rankings i posted don't mention that OSU got those mediocre ratings against weaker teams and in a weaker conference.
the fact that Ohio State is even in the national championship game again illustrates the demonstrable lack of compassion the BCS system has for the self-esteem of OSU's players and the entire Big Ten.
LSU 41
OSU 14