SEC football returns to Death Valley under the lights as No. 11 LSU comes back from its idle week to take on struggling South Carolina on Saturday night. Here i

South Carolina is headed down to Baton Rouge for a crucial SEC matchup between 2 teams who are hoping to make the postseason.

South Carolina hopes to change the course of their season with a signature win against the Tigers. The Gamecocks lost last season after leading 17-0 at one point in the game. A lack of consistency and controversial calls from the referees helped LSU escape Williams-Brice with a win.

No. 3 LSU's defense rose to the occasion in another spotlight situation on Saturday night as the Tigers intercepted Florida quarterback DJ Lagway five times in a 20-10 victory. LSU needed all the help its defense could offer amid another subpar offensive effort.

Garrett Nussmeier dropped back, and with his feet at Southeastern Louisiana’s 40-yard line, he launched a throw toward the back of the end zone. Though wide receiver Nic Anderson could not make the catch, it was the kind of pass that had been missing from the LSU offense.

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Surprise star Trinidad Chambliss turned in another strong quarterback performance, and the Ole Miss defense kept LSU from ever finding a rhythm as the Tigers (4-0, 1-1) dropped from the ranks of the unbeaten. Ole Miss improved to 5-0 (3-0 SEC) entering a bye week.

Our LSU beat team picks the winner of LSU's pivotal SEC matchup with South Carolina, which kicks off at 6:45 p.m. Saturday in Tiger Stadium.