The 104.5 ESPN staff give its picks for LSU and Alabama from Tuscaloosa on Saturday night.

Whit Weeks will not play for LSU at Alabama. Carius Curne is available and is expected to start at left tackle.

Light SEC slate this week, but betting drama remains. LSU-Bama sees major line movement, Georgia-Mississippi State money split shocks, and Ole Miss is a 54-point favorite.

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LSU's [players preached the importance of physicality at Alabama. The Tigers plan on running the ball and stopping the run. It was am emphasis all week in practice.