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Alabama Football: Game-by-game predictions for 2017

By Erich Hilkert

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al waves a flag in the end zone during the second half of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al waves a flag in the end zone during the second half of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 07: Malachi Dupre #15 of the LSU Tigers misses a touchdown interception due to pass interference on Cyrus Jones #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 07: Malachi Dupre #15 of the LSU Tigers misses a touchdown interception due to pass interference on Cyrus Jones #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

LSU faces one of the most difficult schedules in the country in 2017 and having to face Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium is no small task. Because Alabama faces the Tigers at home, this game is more decisively in favor of the Crimson Tide. Playing in Death Valley is one of the most difficult tasks for any team, especially at night, and the Alabama-LSU game is almost always played at night.

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When Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts emerged from a 10-0 victory at LSU last season, fans realized he truly isn’t fazed by much, always seems to be calm under pressure.

Alabama doesn’t have the tall task of defending Leonard Fournette, but the team stillmust contain running back Derrius Guice. LSU seems to always have powerful running backs and outstanding defensive backs. DJ Chark is a playmaker at wide receiver who might be a difficult matchup for the Alabama secondary.

Meanwhile, Hurts will need to be on point again because Arden Key will be pressuring him the entire game. Expect Damien Harris to have a solid rushing effort and Hurts to do enough to carry the Crimson Tide.

Final Score: Alabama  31, LSU 17 (9-0, 6-0 SEC)

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