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This year’s Peach Bowl game will be a re-match of the 2000 Peach Bowl.
I think it will be challenge for LSU to win this one simply because this game is essentially a home game for the Yellow Jackets. The game features an LSU team that underachieved during the season and a Georgia Tech team that exceeded expectations this year.
A duo of All-SEC Defensive Ends in Rahim Alem and Tyson Jackson of LSU will attempt to slow down All-ACC tailback Jonathan Dwyer and option wizard quarterback Josh Nesbitt. The Jacket's "Wreckbone" offense has already torched SEC opponents MSU and UGA to the tune of 847 rushing yards and 83 points while the Tigers have not lost to any ACC opponent since 1955.
The LSU defense will have to be disciplined to stifle Tech's option-based attack. The question that will decide this game is will the talented LSU defense hold up against a Tech offense that has been as hard to stop, as they are fun to watch this year. Furthermore, LSU will start freshman signal caller Jordan Jefferson in the game. Jefferson makes up for his lack of experience with great athleticism but will it be enough to topple the Rambling Wreck. Georgia Tech finished third in the nation with 282.3 rushing yards per game, and whether that powerful ground attack dominates once more will likely be what decides this game. LSU was 17th in the country in run defense at 105.7 yards allowed per contest.
Look for a low scoring affair as LSU will limit its offense and look to jump-start Charles Scott while Jefferson settles in. On defense look for LSU to try scheme up and let their great defensive line try to stop the option attack of Georgia Tech. In a low scoring game I give the edge to Georgia Tech 28-24
Yours Truly,
Claude Clayborne
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