It’s a rare day when the Alabama Crimson Tide are the higher ranked team, are favored, are playing at home...and yet still feel like an underdog.
This is one of them, as the No. 8 Tide host the No. 11 LSU Tigers, with a lot on the line. A ‘Bama victory clinches the SEC Western Division title, and keeps the Tide’s playoff hopes alive. For LSU, the picture is a bit thornier, but they still have a lot to play for. If the Tigers win out, they will represent the West in Atlanta, and could make a strong case for a 2-loss playoff appearance.