Saban "LSU is probably playing as well as anyone in the country...kind of a rivalry"

Saban press conference

Summary - LSU is probably playing as well as anyone in the country. They're very well-coached. This game has significant implications, they're always ranked, and we're always ranked. Kind of a rivalry game that's always a really important matchup. Brian Kelly has done a fine job there in bringing this team along and improving each week.

Jayden Daniels is one of the most productive QB's in the country with his ability to run the ball and is an effective and efficient passer. They have really good running backs and a whole core of receivers that have 20 or more catches. Their defense is allowing around 21 points a game, which is one of the tops in the country. They're aggressive and athletic, and they've got good rushers and good corners. And have good special teams, a really all-around good team.

TTT - Well, LSU has good special teams (lately). Saban was asked about Bama's struggling running game. He explained it's due to a couple of things, Bama has to have a little more diversity in what they're doing and players have to execute it better. So we can guess LSU should expect more wrinkles in Bama's rushing attack to keep LSU's defense from keying on Saban's QB which could limit turnovers.


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