For Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers, Saturday's matchup against Alabama presents an opportunity to measure their progress against an Alabama program that has consistently set the standard for success in the conference.
But securing a victory will require LSU to answer several important questions, particularly against a Crimson Tide team capable of exploiting mistakes on both sides of the football.
Here are three questions LSU must answer against Alabama.
1. Can Sam Leavitt Protect the Football Against Alabama's Secondary?
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has emerged as one of the SEC's most productive passers, but Saturday presents one of his toughest tests of the season.