Jacob Hester, Co-Host, Off the Bench: Tigers, 31-14.
Matt Flynn, Co-Host, Off the Bench: Tigers, 34-13.
Charles Hanagriff, Co-Host, Live at Lunch: 31-21 Tigers. It’s usually not easy for LSU in Lexington.
Hunt Palmer. Host, Hunt Palmer Show: I trust the LSU defense to overwhelm another mediocre offense like the Tigers did against Clemson and Texas A&M. On the road and in some weather, I don’t expect big point totals. LSU, 21-12.
Matt Moscona. Host, After Further Review: LSU has struggled in Lexington over the past 30 years, and while Lane Kiffin was 3-1 against the Cats while at Ole Miss, they never won by more than a score. Throw in the threat of severe weather and this could be another uncomfortable night in the Bluegrass. I’ll pick the Tigers to add a late score to make it look better than it was. LSU, 30-17.
Paul O’Neill, Video Producer, Off the Bench: The LSU-Kentucky matchup is always a tricky one to predict. The LSU offense got the passing game more involved last week, and Harlem Berry is emerging in the running game. The Tiger defense remains elite. Can Blake Baker and the LSU defense capitalize on their familiarity with Kentucky offensive coordinator Joe Sloan, or vice versa? Overall, LSU has the better roster from top to bottom and should handle the Wildcats on the road. LSU, 31-20.
Alondra Villarreal, Audio Producer, Off the Bench: Unsure how much scoring is going to get done with the potential weather, and I think this match up heavily favors LSU, 27-17.
Matthew Musso, Audio Producer, After Further Review: It looks like the weather will be a factor in this one, specifically the wind. If that’s the case, Run. The. Ball. LSU brings a top 15 rushing attack into this game. The Tigers are averaging 183 rush yards per game vs. SEC competition. You might say, ‘Well that was against two bad defenses in Ole Miss and A&M.’ You would be correct, and Kentucky’s isn’t much better. The Wildcats allow 144 rush yards per game (75th in FBS). LSU should be able to move the ball on the ground. Third down is also key in this game. Will Stein’s offense is dead last in the FBS in third down conversions. They have been great on the other downs, but Blake Baker’s crew has been great at getting teams to third down and even better at stopping them. Creating negative plays on third down is a must because the Cats are more than willing to go for it on 4th down. Pack your run game and your defense. LSU, 31-17.
Taylor Sharp, Video Producer, Off the Bench: The more I think about this game, the more I like LSU. (Not sure if that’s good or bad). The third down numbers, both offensively and defensively, are heavily in LSU’s favor. LSU has lost the last two times against Kentucky on the road, and the Wildcats upset Kiffin and Ole Miss back in 2024. However, Lane has never lost to Kentucky in Lexington, and I think that continues this weekend. Give me the Tigers, 27-17.
Jordan Kitchens, Audio Producer, Hunt Palmer Show: Rain makes it ugly. Kentucky covers, but LSU wins. LSU, Kentucky 17.
