ATVS poll backs LSU over Alabama
LSU and Alabama both enter Saturday’s rivalry game at 6-2, but the No. 14 Tigers trail the No. 5 Crimson Tide in the national rankings.
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM ET |
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| Venue | Bryant-Denny Stadium |
| Spread | Alabama -10.5 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| TV | Not announced yet |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →Eighty-four percent of voters in this week’s And The Valley Shook reader poll picked LSU to beat Alabama on Saturday in Death Valley. The result reflects confidence among the LSU-focused site’s participating readers ahead of the rivalry matchup.
LSU and Alabama enter the game with identical 6-2 records, though their national rankings are separated by nine spots. The Tigers are No. 14, while the Crimson Tide are No. 5.
That gap gives LSU an opportunity to change how the teams are viewed nationally despite their matching records. And The Valley Shook described Alabama as continuing to receive national attention and recognition, while LSU enters with more to prove.
The poll’s margin shows ATVS readers expect LSU to protect its home field against its longtime rival.
Why it matters
LSU has a chance to beat a higher-ranked rival with the same record. A Tigers victory would strengthen their case for greater national recognition.
What to watch next
LSU and Alabama meet Saturday in Death Valley.
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