Alabama vs LSU; tale of the tape

The will be the fourth straight ranked opponent for number one ranked Alabama (8-0) as they take on the 15th ranked LSU Tigers (5-2) in Baton Rouge. As predicted by most at the beginning of the year, this game will have a huge impact on who wins the SEC west. Again I will use the roster rankings provided by 247 Sports as we take an inside look at this weeks "Saban Bowl"

On paper these are the two most talented teams in the SEC. Alabama is ranked #1 in the 247 Sports roster rankings with 16 five star players, 44 four stars and 21 three star players for a roster rating of 92.69. LSU is ranked #3 in the 247 Sports roster rankings with 6 five star players, 41 four stars and 24 three star players for a roster rating of 90.66. 

Alabama projected starting lineups and player rankings;

LSU projected starting lineups and player ratings

Alabama's projected starting lineup averages 4.40 stars and an average 95.98 player rating. The LSU projected starting lineup averages 3.90 stars and an average 93.62 player rating.