The undefeated LSU Tigers travel to Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday to face the Alabama Crimson Tide in a crucial SEC matchup. The Tigers are coming in as the second ranked team in the College Football Playoff Poll, and the Crimson Tide are not far behind ranked at Fourth. Both head coaches Les Miles and Nick Saban know what's at stake, as a loss this weekend could end either of their chances at the College Football Playoff.
Heisman favorite Leonard Fournette leads LSU, and the Tigers running back is having a huge season. The sophomore running back has rushed for 1,352 yards this season and is averaging 7.7 yards per carry. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound back breaks through tackles like paper bags and will likely be the most dynamic player on the field Saturday night. Fournette has rushed for 150 yards or more in every game this season, but he faces his toughest challenge against the Crimson Tide defense.
Senior linebacker Reggie Ragland leads Alabama's defense and has become a coveted prospect this season. Ragland has 71 tackles this season with five tackles for losses and two sacks. Ragland will look to be all over the field Saturday night, as he knows it will take an entire team effort to stop Fournette and the Tigers offense.
While LSU may have the best running back on the field, Alabama's Derrick Henry is one of the best at the running back position in all of college football. The junior running back has 1,044 rushing yards this season with 14 touchdowns. Henry is coming off a big game against Tennessee in which he rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns and will look to keep the momentum rolling Saturday.
Alabama can't afford another loss this season, as that will likely end their chances at the College Football Playoff. While LSU could technically lose and still have a chance at the postseason, Miles knows his team will need to win this game to prove they belong in the discussion. The game starts at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, and you can watch the live broadcast here. To listen to the Tigers' radio broadcast, click here, and for Alabama's radio broadcast, go here.
