LSU vs. Alabama: What to watch for in key SEC West showdown

This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for Brian Kelly and his Tigers, yet a win would put LSU in control of the SEC West.

In 2021, LSU came close to pulling an improbable upset in Tuscaloosa. Now, with a better team and in front of its home crowd, LSU will get another shot at Alabama.

This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his Tigers, yet a win would put LSU in control of the SEC West. LSU will look to build on its performance against Ole Miss, where the offense dropped 45 and the defense pitched a second-half shutout.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 6 p.m. CT with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit on the call. Here’s what to keep an eye on as you watch on Saturday.