Click here for link“This is a rare instance where, despite being a favorite in the game, Alabama and Nick Saban get to play with a chip-on-their-shoulder, underdog-type role,” Fallica said. “Most of the people that I have heard talk about this game during the idle week, they really like LSU’s chances to come in and win. And they do have a chance to come in and win. Alabama’s defense is maybe not what it’s been in the past, but LSU’s defense has some holes too. Texas and Florida were able to exploit that. So as long as Tua is fine and is able to play, I’m going to say
31-24 Alabama.”
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Alabama even with a loss, if they can go into Jordan-Hare and win convincingly, they could say maybe Tua wasn’t 100 percent in the (LSU) game, the committee might file that way. Alabama would still have a chance, but I think LSU would have a really good chance [even with a loss].”