BCS Championship Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. LSU Tigers

Ohio State enters the BCS Championship Game as the No. 1 seed for the second straight year. The Buckeyes hope for a better result against their SEC foe this time around at the Louisiana Superdome. LSU and Ohio State will face off in the controversial game, which some believe could have seen Georgia, USC or West Virginia as deserving foes. Of note, the Buckeyes rank No. 1 in overall defense and LSU has struggled to a 1-7-2 ATS mark their past 10 games.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game's total is sitting at 48.

Ohio State held Michigan to 89 yards in a 14-3 win last time out, covering the 4-point spread. The 17 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 46.5.

Todd Boeckman went 7-for-13 for 50 yards and a pick, while Chris Wells ran 39 times for 220 yards and two touchdowns for the Buckeyes.

LSU put up 463 yards in a 21-14 win over Tennessee in the SEC title game last time out, creating a PUSH with the 7-point home spread. The 35 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 59.

Ryan Perrilloux went 20-for-30 for 243 yards, one touchdown and one pick, while Jacob Hester ran 23 times for 119 yards for the Tigers.

Team records:
Ohio State: 11-1 SU, 7-4 ATS
LSU: 11-2 SU, 4-7-2 ATS

Ohio State most recently:
When playing in January are 5-4
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When an underdog on the road are 5-5

LSU most recently:
When playing in January are 3-2
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When favored at home are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Ohio State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games
Ohio State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State's last 6 games
LSU is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LSU's last 8 games
LSU is 1-7-2 ATS in its last 10 games

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