There were many bye-week claims by players and coaches about remedies for the Crimson Tide's anemic rushing attack. Nothing changed against LSU. The Alabama Crimson Tide won anyway, helped by a strong defensive performance and an LSU team that is not very good. Writing for USA Today, John Leuzzi described the win as Alabama "slogging" through.
How bad was Alabama's rushing offense against LSU? Jam Miller, Daniel Hill, and Kevin Riley combined for 16 carries and gained 39 yards. The 2.4 yards per carry average was good enough against LSU. It is unlikely to be enough to beat Oklahoma or win in Atlanta or to make a Playoff run.