LSU vs. Oklahoma Predictions: Who will win the Tigers-Sooners game? | LSU

Our LSU beat team makes its picks for the Tigers’ regular season and home finale, a historic first visit by the Oklahoma Sooners to Tiger Stadium (6 p.m., ESPN):

Wilson Alexander

LSU 24, Oklahoma 20

LSU has two issues that could be a problem in this game: red zone scoring and defending quarterback runs. Oklahoma’s defense has the eighth-best touchdown percentage (45.16%) in the country and quarterback Jackson Arnold has run the ball 42 times in the last two games. But the Sooners have their own issues, particularly with throwing the ball. He nods to the home team.

Reed Darcey

Oklahoma 24, LSU 21

The good news for LSU is that Oklahoma’s offense is prone to sacks and turnovers. The bad news is that the Sooners have a mobile quarterback and an elite rushing defense. It’s difficult to predict a Tigers win unless you believe LSU can run the ball efficiently against one of the stingiest defenses in the country. Don’t believe it until you see it.

Scott Rabalais

LSU 23, Oklahoma 20

Like Vanderbilt a week ago, this looks like a bad matchup for LSU on paper. Oklahoma’s rush defense and dual-threat quarterback appear to be targeted at the Tigers’ weak spots. But games aren’t played on paper. And this game will be played under the lights in LSU’s final home game of Tiger Stadium’s 100th anniversary season. Emotions and a few costly turnovers by the Sooners gave the Tigers a win.

Koki Riley

Oklahoma 21, LSU 17

This is an uphill battle for LSU. Oklahoma’s passing attack may be despicable, but its quarterback run game certainly isn’t, and that was a problem for the Tigers. On the other hand, the Sooners’ elite rushing defense could be a problem for LSU in the red zone, an area where it has struggled in recent weeks. Expect this to be a low scoring affair.