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Title: "Is LSU 'D' up to challenging Alabama?"
Post by: WALL-E on November 08, 2013, 02:52:01 PM
Is LSU 'D' up to challenging Alabama?
Establishing the run has been critical for Alabama’s success under Nick Saban.

Since 2008 Alabama is 57-0 when rushing for at least 140 yards and 12-7 when it doesn’t. However, the Tide average just 121 rushing yards per game when facing LSU under Saban, its lowest average against any SEC opponent.

LSU's defense isn’t up to its typical standards this season, as it has already allowed more rushing yards this season (1,336) than it did in either of the previous two seasons.

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