With the countdown to kickoff between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama drawing nearer, LSU coach Les Miles said Wednesday his team is eager to take the field.
With no suspensions and no injuries — except senior guard Josh Dworaczyk, who suffered a season-ending injury before the Oregon game — LSU will take the field at full strength for the first time this year. Despite the bright lights surrounding Saturday’s showdown, Miles said he hasn’t noticed a difference in his team’s preparation.
“I can’t imagine that they’re going to do anything but play their game,” Miles said. “Anytime you line up against quality defenses, you’re going to work to get your yards. We’ve been in enough of those games to understand that happens. Nobody’s going to lose their attack.”
As Miles and Alabama coach Nick Saban enter their fifth contest against each other, Miles said he understands the significance of the rivalry.
“It’s a tremendously competitive game,” Miles said. “It’s one our guys and their guys want to play well in, and come into it with the best intentions. That would be similar to any great rivalry, to any great