In an effort to get you better prepared for Saturday night’s prime-time matchup of No. 7 Alabama and No. 4 LSU, we’re spending every day this week breaking down a key factor in the game.
Today our writers look at the battle of LSU’s offensive line and running back Leonard Fournette vs. Alabama’s defensive front seven.
David Ching: There is a boatload of interesting matchups in this game, but this is my favorite. I think LSU quarterback Brandon Harris is the X-factor Saturday, but that opinion is contingent on Alabama slowing down Fournette and LSU’s running game -- which I expect to happen to some degree.