Eye of the Tiger: Pivotal position matchups LSU vs. Alabama
In a game between two very good football teams with the playoffs in sight, what matchups are key to watch on Saturday
AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 24: In a pivotal matchup for LSU, Jordan Seaton #77 leads the Tigers as they prepare to face off against Alabama at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 24, 2026. Both teams have a 6-2 record and the initial College Football Playoff rankings saw Alabama at #5, despite two losses. LSU, ranked #14, is a 6-point favorite for Saturday's game at 2:30 pm.
The outcome of this game could be crucial, as it would be LSU's first top team win after previous losses to teams like Clemson and Mississippi St. Key matchups include LSU offensive tackles against Alabama off the edge, with Jordan Seaton and Weston Davis facing Yhonzae Pierre and Devan Thompkins. For Alabama, PJ Woodland vs. Ryan Coleman-Williams is crucial, as Woodland is tasked with guarding Coleman-Williams, who is listed as questionable but has shown great talent with 23 receptions for 415 yards and 4 touchdowns in his 6 games.
Additionally, LSU linebackers will face Keelon Russell, a talented sophomore who has proven dangerous with both his passing and rushing abilities, and the second level defenders TJ Dottery, Dahvon Keys, and Ty Benefield to limit Russell's second level threats.
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