i think LSU gets healthy and re establishes their defense against the buckeyes.
i do think this will be closer than last year, the OSU offense is more balanced than last year and their qb has been very good all year. they don't have what i would call bonafied play makers out side, but that RB they have is good. OSU's offensive line will be the difference in this game. they are better up front than they were last year.
OSU's defense though......it's good, JL is every big a good LB. but they struggle with spread offenses and i like Hester, Doucet, Flynn and Perriloux to be able to make plays.
then there's the coaching difference. Miles has been crafty this year, and definitely a little wiley. but i can't say he's a better coach than Tressel.
LSU wins with better talent. OSU stays in the game because they'll be better coached.
OSU will have learned from the long layoff last year, i can't see that being the issue again this season.
LSU 31
OSU 23