An LSU, Alabama matchup always brings fireworks. The rivalry gets more intense each season, dating back to when Nick Saban first signed on as the Tide's head coach. Then the two faced off in the National Championship game where the Crimson Tide took home the title. Last year's matchup was deemed the "Game of the Century" where once again Alabama got the win. Can the Tide continue their dominance against LSU?
Alabama is currently ranked No. 1 and is looking to avoid any kind of upset Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. If there is a team that can do it, the Tigers believe they are the ones. Alabama is well-aware that a one-loss team will not get as lucky as they have in the past when it comes to the National Championship discussion As of now, Alabama controls their own destiny and hope to keep it that way.
The Tigers season took a bit of an odd turn as the team has two road losses decided by three points. The team lost to Georgia who is now unranked and Ole Miss. All of that really means nothing when it comes to a rivalry game like Alabama, LSU. The last three meetings by these teams have been decided by four points or less.
Last season, Alabama needed a late-game comeback to get the win over the Tigers. Running back TJ Yeldon caught a 28-yard screen pass with 51 seconds remaining in the game. In 2011, LSU got the win with an overtime field goal.In 2010, LSU got the win with a fourth quarter go-ahead score as the Tigers won 24-21.
This game will come down to the quarterback play as AJ McCarron and Zach Mettenberger are both poised for professional success. The game could be a heavy shoot out as the Tide will certainly be challenged very heavily in Tuscaloosa.
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