LSU is ranked 3rd nationally in total defense behind Alabama which was ranked 2nd.
ASU finished ranked 114th.
LSU held Miami to 3 points in their 40-3 win over them in the bowl.
Alabama also held Texas Tech which had the #4 scoring offense, #1 passing offense and #2 yardage offense to 10 points.
gave up 31 points and 560 yards on offense (including 461 yards passing) against a middle of the pack PAC 10 school