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Christopher Walsh of Alabama Crimson Tide On SI talks about what's on the line when the Crimson Tide visits LSU, where Lane Kiffin will try once again to finally beat Alabama

The LSU Tigers need a win on Saturday, and their defense could be the difference-maker.

Josh Pate questions how real LSU's hot stretch is against two of the league's worst teams, warns Alabama about a repeat of its start in Neyland Stadium and points to LSU's pass rush ranking second in sacks per game as the biggest threat to Keelon Russell. Subscribe to “Josh Pate’s College Football Show” on YouTube.

The Alabama Crimson Tide have had an interesting season so far.

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The Bama offense struggled against Georgia and Tennessee, as well as the first half against Texas A&M. But there was a light at the end of the tunnel. Add in the return of some key players and there is reason for optimism for the Crimson Tide.