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LSU football’s Whit Weeks will miss must-win Alabama clash despite working back from leg fracture
With the showdown between the LSU football team and the Alabama Crimson Tide coming this Saturday, the former has been dealing with a key injury for the last handful of weeks that could shift the prospects of the marquee matchup.
LSU is looking for any advantage it can get. Perhaps playing at home may be the Tigers' biggest advantage. LSU is 5-0 at Tiger Stadium, outscoring opponents 225-44. The home crowd will factor into Saturday's game. But the Tigers may also have an advantage elsewhere.
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LSU football woking to add former national championship defensive coordinator to Lane Kiffin's coaching staff.
The problem for Alabama is that LSU doesn’t have to rely on one particular pass rusher. It can generate pressure off the edges while also attacking the interior. If Russell consistently faces pressure before completing his progressions, Alabama could struggle to develop its downfield passing game.
The LSU Tigers will be hosting an important recruit this weekend when the Alabama Crimson Tide visit Baton Rouge.
As the LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide square off, five players for the Tigers could make a difference in the contest.
