Forcing turnovers was a key for the Miami Hurricanes during their ten game winning streak to begin the 2017 season. The eight turnovers LSU committed in 2017 tied an NCAA record in a season. Four of those came in an embarrassing loss to Troy. The Tigers did not commit a turnover in eight of their 13 games in 2017.
Miami and LSU were exceptional in turnover margin in 2017. The Hurricanes were fifth in the nation at plus 13, or one per game. LSU was 16th at plus ten, or 0.77 per game. LSU finished 35th in 2016 with 17 turnovers.