|
Replies: 26
| visibility 2395
|
Athletic Dir [1100]
TigerPulse: 100%
26
|
Beating LSU = Natty bound?
4
May 22, 2025, 4:36 PM
|
|
Well, it’s a brave new world. 12 teams creates more chances but I’m confident that we MUST beat LSU in order to have a solid chance at the Natty.
Look back at our last runs: a win over Auburn in game 1 (‘16 natty) and a win over TA&M in game two (‘18 natty) helped launch the snowball and in the eight direction.
Contrast that with losses against UGA/Duke in recent starts and you’ll see the tale of two different seasons.
I’m not saying winning against LSU = Winning a Natty. But I am saying winning against LSU is necessary for making a Natty.
I know that that is not technically true (we can still win out after a loss) but my recency bias says this one MEANS A LOT.
Tigers get it done at home in a close on: 31-27.
|
|
|
|
 |
All-American [580]
TigerPulse: 99%
20
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
3
May 22, 2025, 4:42 PM
|
|
I wouldn’t say Natty bound, but the hype train will take off with an early season LSU win. This goes for either team. It’s the prime time ESPN crew game.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tiger Spirit [10019]
TigerPulse: 100%
44
Posts: 11242
Joined: 2003
|
And a loss would???***
May 23, 2025, 5:56 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [8412]
TigerPulse: 100%
43
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heisman Winner [78960]
TigerPulse: 100%
62
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 22, 2025, 5:44 PM
|
|
Good post.
LSU has a ton of talent and a good coach.
They have underachieved lately. Great things are expected of them this season.
In the first game of the season, I think Clemson has more experience as to game day.
LSU coming here for a night game certainly helps.
Neither team "must win" to get into the Playoffs, but it is a huge help if not winning the conference.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oculus Spirit [40425]
TigerPulse: 100%
57
Posts: 22753
Joined: 2003
|
Brian Kelly is a Poop Coach :)***
May 23, 2025, 7:13 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solid Orange [1338]
TigerPulse: 88%
28
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 22, 2025, 6:42 PM
|
|
Offense and Riley will have to carry us early.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
1
May 22, 2025, 7:34 PM
|
|
No , not necessarily. But they do control their own destiny.
We will be favored in every remaining game.
A loss will be considered an upset and we will fall in the polls. And we should
The winner of the Texas / OhioSt game will be in a similar position
However I do believe if Cade is to win the Heisman he must outplay Nussmeier head to head.
Every winner has their " Heisman moment ". This is Cades opportunity.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Heisman Winner [78960]
TigerPulse: 100%
62
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 22, 2025, 7:40 PM
|
|
Cade is the last one I worry as to.
He only needs to be himself.
I worry more as to this great "D" line we have this year. I am sure it is that, but they might need time to jell.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 22, 2025, 9:23 PM
|
|
Cade will be fine. I'm not worried about him.
This game , among other things , is a head to head matchup with two quarterbacks in the Heisman race.
If Cade outplays Nussmeier it most likely means we won the game.
Our kicking game concerns me the most.
Not just at punter , but fixing that leak on the left side of our FG kicking attempts.
If they put Scheff over there that's a start ( as long as he isn't flagged for a false start ).
Next I worry with our running game. I believe EZ and Davidson should carry the load.
I'm not convinced Randall ( although I love his size between tackles ) can't be an every down back that some are hoping he is.
I think LSU would have success punching the ball out on a back that is just getting settled into a new position. Overthinking perhaps but I would rather play it safe due to the intangibles like fumbles oftentimes deciding the outcome.
QB play and turnovers will determine the game.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Game Changer [1707]
TigerPulse: 95%
31
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
1
May 23, 2025, 1:11 AM
[ in reply to Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound? ] |
|
I can't help but believe the whole team is so much better off than even last year. The new coaches on defense and oline...I can't help but believe the changes will be clearly noticed with prior form returning.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [8412]
TigerPulse: 100%
43
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
1
May 23, 2025, 6:55 AM
[ in reply to Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound? ] |
|
We control our own destiny whether we win or lose.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 9:46 AM
|
|
If you lose the game you have less control of your own destiny.
That should go without saying but here we are.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [8412]
TigerPulse: 100%
43
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:09 AM
|
|
That's not true at all. If we win the ACC, we are in the CFP with an autobid. Heck if we lose to LSU and sweep the rest of the season, we are likely a top 4 team.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:19 AM
|
|
It is absolutely true.
With each loss you incrementally lose control of your destiny
You can't get to two , three losses are more until you have the first.
I never mentioned winning the ACC or CFP.
Which team has more control of their destiny ?
An unbeaten team or a team with one or more losses ?
Let's not pretend losses don't matter. Absurd
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [8412]
TigerPulse: 100%
43
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:30 AM
|
|
Do you not realize that there are automatic bids to the CFP? That - and the ACC title - are the "destiny" we are after. If not the CFP, what are we trying to win for? What destiny are you talking about?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:35 AM
|
|
Not me. I dream bigger.
I want to win it all.
I'm not content with an ACC championship or simply a bid to the playoffs.
Do you not realize an undefeated team has a greater likelihood of getting a bid than one with losses ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [8412]
TigerPulse: 100%
43
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:47 AM
|
|
You don't seem to understand "control". If we lose to LSU, it is still 100% in our control to win the national championship. Literally 100%.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:54 AM
|
|
With each loss you incrementally lose " control ".
That is an undeniable and irrefutable truth.
Do you deny that statement ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [8412]
TigerPulse: 100%
43
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:55 AM
|
|
If we beat LSU, we have 100% control of making and winning the CFP.
If we lose to LSU, we have 100% control of making and winning the CFP.
Statement refuted.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 11:00 AM
|
|
Is it possible we may have to play one more game
than the team we eventually have to play for the national championship ?
Yes, it's possible
Why ? Because we lost a game.
Good day
|
|
|
|
|
|
All-American [561]
TigerPulse: 37%
20
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 22, 2025, 7:44 PM
|
|
Would still need to beat the coots which have beat us the last 2 out of 3 games. Other than them and LSu our schedule should be a cake walk….thats the best the about being n the acc👍
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hall of Famer [8412]
TigerPulse: 100%
43
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 6:55 AM
|
|
Of course we want to beat the Coots but that won’t affect our CFP bid if we win the ACC.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rival Killer [2976]
TigerPulse: 100%
33
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 22, 2025, 8:45 PM
|
|
Outside of LSU , I find going to GT the next most daunting game.
Key has them playing well
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trainer [41]
TigerPulse: 84%
5
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 22, 2025, 9:25 PM
|
|
Lets take it one game at a time 😂
|
|
|
|
|
|
National Champion [8045]
TigerPulse: 100%
42
Posts: 10817
Joined: 2007
|
like most closely contested games it comes down to turnover margin.
May 23, 2025, 8:39 AM
|
|
would love to see our def line get pressure and our backfield make some plays on the ball.
|
|
|
|
|
|
All-TigerNet [5602]
TigerPulse: 100%
39
|
Re: Beating LSU = Natty bound?
May 23, 2025, 10:14 AM
|
|
Winning the conf and beating SC would get us in, I want to beat LSU and when them all, but I just hope we get hot or stay hot late.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Replies: 26
| visibility 2395
|
|
|
50
