Tennessee at LSU 10/8/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The No. 8 ranked Tennessee Volunteers visit Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday to play the LSU Tigers. Tennessee improved to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in SEC play following its 38-33 victory over Florida a week ago this past Saturday. Tennessee gained 576 yards of total offense but gave up far too much, allowing Florida 594 yards of total offense. Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker passed for 349 yards with two touchdowns.

Hendon Hooker has passed for 1,193 yards with eight touchdowns and has not yet been intercepted. Jaylen Wright is the leading rusher with 256 yards and four touchdowns. Jalin Hyatt is the leading receiver with 325 yards and three touchdown receptions. On defense, linebacker Aaron Beasley is the leading tackler with 26. Tennessee has nine quarterback sacks and four interceptions.

LSU improved to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in SEC play following its 21-17 victory over Auburn on the road Saturday. LSU gave up 438 yards of total offense to Auburn but forced four turnovers by the Tigers including a fumble that was returned for a 23-yard touchdown by Jay Ward. LSU fell behind by 17 points but scored 21 unanswered points. LSU gained only 270 yards of total offense but the defense came up big in the second half.

Jayden Daniels has passed for 915 yards with six touchdowns and has not thrown an interception. Daniels is also the leading rusher with 321 yards and three touchdowns. The leading receiver is Malik Nabers with 290 yards and one touchdown reception. On defense, safety Jay Ward is the leading tackler with 24. LSU has 13 quarterback sacks and four interceptions.