Adam
That ironically enough, Bama needs this win more than LSU does. Change my mind.
Jake
In a micro, who has the best shot of making it in the playoff with 1 loss sense, Bama probably needs it more. In the macro, LSU is coming in with the best offense and best QB in school history, and is 1 win from exorcising the biggest demon any one team has in college football. All is not lost with a loss, either this year or in the grand scheme. But man would it hurt to do what this team has the 12 months since losing 29-0 in Baton Rouge and coming up short again.