Miami will try to set the tone of the game by using it's ground game and short passing game. This will bring the LSU linebackers up toward the line of scrimmage and allow Wright to have time to find the open man down the field.

Below, LSU will bring an eighth man down into the box to try to stop the run. Miami executes a play-action pass to perfection. The tight end releases down the center of the field, which brings the safety up a few steps, and allows Sinorice Moss to beat the single coverage and get the touchdown.

Big plays like this are a big part of the Miami offense and will have to be executed to perfection for Miami to win the Peach Bowl.

Below, Miami is attempting a cut-back running play to try to take advantage of a very aggressive defense in hopes that they will over pursue the play and leave a running lane for Moss. While the defensive line and linebackers do flow to the play side, the strong safety cheats down into the box and is there to make the play. It is this commitment to stopping the run, combined with their corner's ability to cover the receivers that will allow LSU to stop this good Hurricane offense.

Russell has a very strong arm and has the ability to make throws that many other college quarterbacks are unable to make.

Below, LSU is going to line up 2 receivers to the left side of the formation. The outside receiver runs a short route, while the inside receiver runs a deep out route. Miami drops their 2 safeties deep into coverage, while the corners and linebackers are responsible for the short zones. The inside receiver breaks to the sidelines and Russell threads the ball between the safety and corner to make the completion. If Russell is unable to go, it could limit what LSU is comfortable in doing with their offense, which will not bode well for them against this tough Miami defense.

Much of the Hurricane's success on defense comes from their quickness and ability to swarm to the play and execute good solid tackles. Below, the Tigers are going to run their receivers deep down the field, which is going to force the secondary deep into coverage. LSU checks down and throws the ball out to talented running back Addai, who is isolated on a linebacker. Most of the time, this matchup favors the running back, but in this case, the Miami linebacker gets to the play so quickly that Addai is unable to make a move before being tackled. If Miami's dominating defense can play solidly as it has all season, it should be able to slow down the LSU attack and give them a good chance to win.