hmmm............ Texas offense vs. LSU defense. Strength vs. strength. In most cases, defense wins, all else being equal. LSU 20 (at least one score made or set-up by defense) UT 14 If UT scores 28 or more, we're gonna be toast.
For this prediction... I'll have to go with my heart. LSU - 27 Texas - 21 DD with a punt return, DD with a TD run (set up by long pass to S. Green), Randall to Clayton (50+ yds) & 2 FG's. Simms with 2 Td's and 300+ yds but one crucial INT to Hookfin late in the 4th (bobbled by receiver).
Just saw on PTI that this is the anniversary of the infamous snowplow incident in Foxboro for the Patriots' 3-0 win over the Dolphins (see my prediction above). Also, today is Bob Petit's 70th birthday.
LSU special teams will be the key for the Cotton. DD will return one all the way, without any flags. Immediately following the kickoff back to Texas, Ryan O'Neal will fly in to knock the ball and a Longhorn's filling into the arms of an unamed LSU specialist who will land in the endzone. Texas will be snake bitten and unable to settle down for a final score of LSU 20 - Texas 17.
LSU 31 Texas 21 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Longhorns make mighty tasty steaks when ya catch em young!