Free College Football Picks Today: Auburn Tigers vs Louisiana State Tigers 10/1/22

The Auburn University Tigers (3-1, 1-0 SEC) welcome the Louisiana State University Tigers (3-1, 1-0 SEC), who will be out to build on their winning run, at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. LSU are nine-point favorites, and the total is 45.5. LSU is coming off a dominant 38-0 win over New Mexico at Tiger Stadium last Saturday, their third consecutive victory. Jayden Daniels was 24 of 29 for 279 yards. Noah Cain ran 11 times for 94 yards and two touchdowns. Brian Thomas Jr. caught three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. Auburn beat Missouri 17-14 at Jordan-Hare Stadium last Saturday. Robby Ashford threw for 135 yards. He added 46 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Koy Moore caught four receptions for 74 yards.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Auburn won the only game between the teams last season, a 24-19 victory in October. Bo Nix threw for one touchdown and ran for another for Auburn.

TALE OF THE TAPE

LSU is averaging 39.3 points per game so far this season, 27th in FBS, and they are facing an Auburn defense that has surrendered 21.8 PPG (53rd). Meanwhile, Auburn has scored 23.8 points a game this season, 100th in the country, and LSU is allowing 14.3 PPG (16th).LSU ranks 29th in the country in passing yards per game (288.3) and 28th in rushing (198.5), while Auburn is 65th in passing yards allowed per game (220.8) and 52nd against the run (126.5).Auburn is 103rd in the country in passing yards per game (202.8) and 57th in rushing (174.0). LSU’s defense could present a challenge through the air, as LSU is 8th in the nation in passing yards allowed per game (145.5). Against the run, LSU is 42nd (112.3).

TOP PERFORMERS

Through four games, Daniels has thrown for six touchdowns and 208.8 yards per game to lead LSU in passing. Daniels also leads the team in rushing with an average of 65.5 yards per game. He has two touchdowns on the ground. Malik Nabers is LSU’s leading receiver with 64.0 yards a game and one TD.T.J. Finley has one passing touchdown (4 INT) with 143.7 yards per game through three games to lead Auburn. In three home games this season, he has thrown for one TD (4 INT) and an average of 143.7 yards. Tank Bigsby has been the home team’s leading performer on the ground, averaging 70.3 yards a game through four games. He has four touchdowns. Ja’Varrius Johnson has been a key target in Auburn’s passing game, averaging 77.0 yards per game through three appearances.