Ohio State Football: Championship Game picks, LSU vs. Clemson

To say this is an interesting matchup would be an understatement. The No. 1 team in the country led by a Heisman Trophy winner against the defending national champions should be fun to watch.

Also, LSU is the favorite but on paper Clemson is the more balanced team. Here is a lok at the season stats of both teams.

LSU is No. 1 in total offense averaging 564 yards per game and is No. 1 in scoring 48.9 ppg. However, these Tigers are No. 29 in both total defense and points allowed. Clemson is ranked in the top 5 in all four categories.

But a look at how the LSU defense has played recently tells a different story. It has only allowed more than 20 points one time in the last four games and that was when the high powered Oklahoma offense scored 28.

I see this game as a battle. It will be especially interesting to watch who wins the chess match between Clemson’s defensive coordinator Brent Venables and LSU quarterback Joe Burrow.

I see this being a close game, and with the talent at the skill positions expect to see big plays by both teams. I have confidence the Heisman Trophy winner will make enough plays with his arm and his legs to pull out the win.

LSU wins 41-34.

There you have it, our last predictions for the season. Hopefully this time next year we will be be predicting the final Ohio State football game.