The Chick-fil-A Bowl Prediction

This year in The Chick-fil-A Bowl are two teams that finished going in different directions. With LSU losing its last 3 out of 4 games, and Georgia Tech doing the opposite by winning its last 3 out 4 games. This game, in many ways, is set up to be a great game. Although LSU is coming in with 2 more losses than Georgia Tech, they still play in a lot tougher conference. But, Georgia Tech has the nearly unstoppable running game. I think that this game doesn't mean any more than getting prepared for next year for either side. LSU has only freshman QB's on their roster and are gonna try to play it conservative as far as the passing game goes. But Georgia Tech is going to take advantage of all their talent that will be leaving them next year. Georgia Tech is playing for the seniors, and LSU is playing for the future.
The game will be taking place at the Georgia Dome, giving Georgia Tech an obvious home field advantage. But LSU fans don't miss out on a chance to go to a game, so don't be surprised to see an even number of fans for both teams. Here are my keys to the game for both teams.

Georgia Tech:

1. Run the ball successfully- Georgia Tech has ran the ball with a sense of power and urgency for the last couple of weeks, and they're going to have to rely on the running game if they want to win. If they don't run the ball well, then they're not going to be looking good offensively.
2. Play physical up front- In order for them to stop LSU's running back Charles Scott, they need to play mean up front. Smash Mouth Football. If they don't do that, then they'll find LSU running the ball up the middle all day without hesitation. This is very essential for their defense.
3. Take care of the ball- With Georgia Techs great running ability, they should be able to produce long drives for scores. But that can't happen unless they hold on the football and avoid stupid throws. As long as they hold on to the ball producing steady drives, it will make winning almost certain.

LSU:

1. Stack the box- With the great running game that Georgia Tech has, LSU needs to stack the box with big, strong, fast lineman. If they can hold Georgia Tech to an unsuccessful running game, then it will force them to pass, which Georgia Tech is not good at, which will create opportunities for LSU on defense.
2. Play well in the Trenches- LSU's offensive and defensive line has really helped LSU win this year, and without it, they wouldn't be in this game. They really need to fight in the trenches to open up holes for RB Charles Scott, and stuff Georgia Techs offensive line from getting to the linebackers. If they do that, then they will surely win on New Years Eve.
3. Win the Turnover margin- LSU's passing game hasn't been very successful under the spotlight this season. As a young QB, Jarrett Lee has thrown 16 interceptions and hasn't helped LSU's turnover ratio very much. Les Miles can not call plays to where Jarrett Lee has to force a throw that isn't their, otherwise more interceptions will come. They can't drop easy interceptions on defesne, and they can't make stupid throws on offense if they want to win the turnover margin. If they do this, then they will be hard to beat on New Years Eve.

My prediction is that LSU will finally play that all around great game that they've been waiting for winning 31-24 by ending Georgia Techs last second drive on an interception.