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CBS Analysts Pick Indiana Blowout: "This is 2019 LSU"

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DMoney said:
A pair of CBS Sports analysts are betting heavy against the Canes.

Former Ohio State running back Beanie Wells and former James Madison quarterback Ben DiNucci recently provided their analysis and predictions for the Championship Game.

Ben DiNucci: “I’m watching the Miami front seven versus Indiana’s offense. Indiana has scored 50 points seven different times this year. If you can’t pressure Fernando Mendoza, speed up his process, and force third-and-long, it’s going to be a long night. Bain and Mesidor have 19 sacks between them. They struggled to pressure Chambliss against Ole Miss. They have to speed Mendoza up.”

Beanie Wells: “On the flip side, I’m watching Indiana’s front seven against Miami’s run game. Miami has rushed for 175, 153, and 191 yards the last three weeks. Mark Fletcher Jr. has been dominant. Can Rolijah Hardy and Aiden Fisher slow that down? Because if Miami can’t run the football, they don’t win this game. That run game is the catalyst. It starts with Fletcher’s legs.”

Studio Host: “Miami leads the nation in sack differential at plus-28. Indiana leads the nation in turnover differential at plus-21. That will matter. Hard Rock Stadium holds more than 65,000 fans and tickets are expensive. Beanie, how many Miami fans do you think will be there?”

Beanie Wells: “That’s a good question. We’ve seen Miami have home games that are half full. This is their first national championship in 25 years. You’d think they’d show up, but Indiana fans traveled well to Atlanta. It might be a lot of red in that building.”

Ben DiNucci: “You’ve got to pack the house. I know it’s not easy for students to get from campus to Miami Gardens, but don’t make excuses. You’re a great football team. Get to the games.”

Studio Host: “Indiana is a 7.5-point favorite. Beanie, who do you have?”

Beanie Wells: “Indiana. They’re the best team in the country. They’re disciplined and battle-tested. I’m taking Indiana.”

Ben DiNucci: “Indiana, plain and simple. They’ve been the best team from week one. They have the Heisman winner, the coach of the year, and they play complementary football. This is 2019 LSU. They’re steamrolling people. I’ve got Indiana.”

Studio Host: “Score prediction?”

Beanie Wells: “I’m going 35-10 Indiana.”

Ben DiNucci: “I’ll say 34-17 Indiana.”
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Just B10 puffery. DiNucci is obviously tied to Indiana through the JMU connection.
 
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DMoney said:
They weren’t a championship defense. Outside the Top 20 in most categories. The offense was special and carried them.

Their best defensive player was a freshman Derek Stingley, who would’ve been playing special teams on the 2001 Canes.
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Ponds would have started for LSU. Maybe Dailey who is out with an ACL. Zero chance Sharpe. Louis Moore likely. Linebackers- I'd assume one of the three would start.

This is also not LSU or Indiana vs 2001.
 
Line moved to -8.5. Keep that disrespect going. In this playoff, we have played so much better when we were the dog.
 
Scott Van Pelt acting like he just witnessed the return of Christ on the field in Atlanta was ridiculous. He didn’t want to say it outright but basically alluded to Miami having no chance.
 
Hilarious how national media downplays every team when Miami beats them to create their narratives. I guess Alabama and Oregon would’ve only lost to mighty Indiana in the playoffs lol
 
DMoney said:
They weren’t a championship defense. Outside the Top 20 in most categories. The offense was special and carried them.

Their best defensive player was a freshman Derek Stingley, who would’ve been playing special teams on the 2001 Canes.
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That's a lot of pros from not a championship defense that won a championship.

Held Georgia 20 points less than season average in the SECCG. OU two scores below season average in the first round. Clemson 20 points less than their season average in the championship game.

All when it mattered.

I get the point you're making, but thats a lot of pros and pretty great performances when it mattered. They had 3 future NFL Hall of Famers on offense, numerous starters in the NFL on the OL, and the offense is one of the greatest of all time...the defense was good with way too many pros to discount. Held Jalen Hurts to his worst game at OU. Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne had two low end performances. Held James Cook and DAndre Swift to 36 yards rushing and George Pickens was the 4th best WR in the game.

This is a comparison to Indiana...that LSU team was loaded.
 
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