ESPN's Mark Schlabach Makes His Prediction For The LSU-Alabama Game

ESPN senior writer Mark Schlabach recently made his preseason predictions for the SEC, which included his pick for the Conference game of the year: LSU beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 4.

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LSU beats Alabama in Tuscaloosa: It's basically a toss-up on which team will win the SEC West, but I'm going with the Tigers because of quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Tigers' stout front seven on defense. Daniels has to be better throwing the ball down the field for LSU's offense to prosper. There are also some holes in the secondary at DB U. Alabama is going to be steaming mad after falling to the Tigers 32-31 in overtime in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, last season. I just don't trust Alabama's quarterbacks and receiver corps, which was pretty underwhelming last season. The Tide's offensive line also has to play much better after surrendering 167 tackles for loss and 63 sacks the past two seasons combined.

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Schlabach also made the following picks for the Tigers:

Defensive player of the year: Harold Perkins Jr., LB, LSU

Coach of the year: Brian Kelly, LSU

Nonconference game of the year: LSU vs. Florida State in Orlando, Florida, Sept. 3 (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Conference game of the year: LSU at Alabama, Nov. 4