Our LSU beat team picks the winner of LSU's pivotal SEC matchup with South Carolina, which kicks off at 6:45 p.m. Saturday in Tiger Stadium.
Scott Rabalais
LSU 26, South Carolina 16
Both teams need a big SEC win. Both are coming off bye weeks. Both have looked underwhelming . LaNorris Sellers is a huge danger and is talented enough to upset the Tigers virtually on his own. But the bet here is that LSU’s offense will do enough and the Tigers defense will bend but not break enough for the home team to grind out a crucial victory beginning a tough October stretch.
Koki Riley
LSU 20, South Carolina 13
Despite having Heisman-contending quarterbacks heading into the year, both of these offenses have fallen flat. South Carolina has struggled to protect LaNorris Sellers and run the bal