Scouting LSU: Derick Hall will be key for Auburn on Saturday

Zack Nagy: I think LSU fans believe if the Tigers’ offensive line can withstand this Auburn defensive front, it can go as planned. With the offensive weapons the Bayou Bengals attain, they should be able to overmatch this Auburn secondary on that side of the ball as well.

ZN: LSU is more than confident in Daniels’ ability despite the electric atmosphere Jordan-Hare will have. Yes, it’s a larger stage than Daniels was on when in the PAC-12 last season, but his calm, cool demeanor has put this team in winning position the last few weeks. The positive trajectory should translate Saturday.

ZN: Not much has been said about Koy Moore this week. This LSU wide receiver room has significant depth, and clearly would love to have Moore a part of it, but it’s understood he did what was best for his career.

ZN: Derick Hall. Hall is as dominant of an EDGE rusher as there is in the country. With such a young offensive line the Tigers will roll out against Auburn, the quick, twitchy movements of Hall is a piece of his game LSU will be monitoring closely. He’s certainly someone this team is game planning for.

ZN: I believe if this LSU defense can continue trending positively, they’ll be in position to win this game. With Auburn still in search of their offensive identity, and LSU finding their defensive identity two weeks ago against Mississippi State, LSU certainly has the edge here. Offensively, if LSU can get the ball to their playmakers on quick passes while adding in the run-game for a balanced attack, LSU should be in position to come out on top and cover the spread.