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Auburn Football vs. LSU: 5 Keys to Victory

By Jake Mastroianni

Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn walks on the field prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn walks on the field prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers place kicker Daniel Carlson (38) kicks a field goal during the game against the Memphis Tigers at the 2015 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Birmingham, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers place kicker Daniel Carlson (38) kicks a field goal during the game against the Memphis Tigers at the 2015 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

Daniel Carlson

As we just mentioned, the offense is not going to be very explosive against LSU. So far they’ve given up 16, 13 and 20 points in their first three games.

I don’t see Auburn scoring much more than 20 points in this game, but I do think the winner of this game reaches the low 20’s.

I don’t see the Auburn defense bending much against LSU’s offense either. Auburn football has given up 19, 14 and 29 points this year so far. While LSU’s offense has scored 14, 34 and 23 points in their three games.

Auburn’s defense is as good if not better than Wisconsin’s, which gave up just 14 points against LSU.

With that being said, I think this game will come down to who can make their field goals.

If that’s the case, then you have to think that Auburn has the advantage.

I don’t normally preview special teams because they’re so difficult to predict, but this is a game where special teams will be key.

Auburn football possess one of the best kickers in the nation in Daniel Carlson.

This year he’s a perfect 6-for-6 on his field goal attempts with a long of 53 yards. He’s made three from 30-39 yards, one from 40-49 and one from 50-plus.

Not only that, but 11 of his 12 kickoffs have gone for touchbacks. In a game where offense will be hard to come by and field position will be key, it’s nice to have a kicker like Carlson.

I think he’ll be a key to Auburn winning this game.

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