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5 Notable Statistics Regarding LSU’s Offense For Notre Dame In Music City Bowl

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Notable Statistics Regarding LSU’s Offense For Notre Dame

LSU Tigers Notre Dame Fighting Irish — Throughout the 2014 season, the offense for LSU hasn’t been nearly as effective as their lockdown defense. However, the No. 23 Tigers still boast a capable group of offensive players who can move the ball consistently against a struggling Notre Dame defense. Heading into Tuesday afternoon’s matchup in the Music City Bowl, the Fighting Irish must be aware of these five statistics concerning LSU’s offense this season.

Throughout the 2014 season, the offense for LSU hasn’t been nearly as effective as their lockdown defense. However, the No. 23 Tigers still boast a capable group of offensive players who can move the ball consistently against a struggling Notre Dame defense. Heading into Tuesday afternoon’s matchup in the Music City Bowl, the Fighting Irish must be aware of these five statistics concerning LSU’s offense this season.

5. Points Per Game

5. Points Per Game

The Tigers average 27.6 points per game, which is tied for 74th in the nation. The Notre Dame defense has allowed over 30 points in each of their last seven games and won only two of those contests. It will be critical for the Fighting Irish to limit LSU’s scoring opportunities and hold them to their average point total per game in this matchup.

4. Red Zone Conversion Percentage

4. Red Zone Conversion Percentage

LSU is tied for 84th in the nation in red zone conversion percentage with an 80 percent mark. More specifically, the Tigers score touchdowns 56 percent of the time they enter the red zone and convert field goals 24 percent of the time. When LSU enters the red zone in this game, Notre Dame should be able to hold the fort defensively.

3. Passing Yards Per Game

3. Passing Yards Per Game

Les Miles’ offense is ranked 116th out of 128 teams in passing yards per game this season with 163.9. They’ve also only thrown 16 touchdowns the entire year. The Fighting Irish defense likely won’t be beaten by LSU’s insufficient passing attack in this matchup.

2. Third Down Conversion Percentage

2. Third Down Conversion Percentage

The Tigers have a third down conversion rate of 39 percent, which is 75th in the nation. If Notre Dame is able to hold LSU to several third-down situations on Tuesday afternoon, Brian Kelly’s team will feel very good about their chances.

1. Rushing Yards Per Game

1. Rushing Yards Per Game

The strongest aspect of LSU’s offense is clearly their rushing attack. The team ranks 28th in the nation in rushing yards per game with 219.5. The Tigers also rank 11th in rushing attempts per game with 48.58. The Notre Dame defense will look to put extra players in the box consistently to defend LSU’s ground game and force the Tigers to beat them through the air.

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Nick Wilder is a writer for RantSports.

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