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LSU’s defense is in serious trouble when facing mobile quarterbacks—and Alabama might just be their biggest test yet. Despite a revamped offense and defensive coordinator Blake Baker’s third year, LSU’s unit still can’t stop dual-threat QBs like Jalen Milroe or Marcel Reed, who’ve shredded them for big yards and touchdowns. With Harold Perkins gone and the linebacker corps led by Whit Weeks, LSU’s defense is being asked to chase athletic runners behind center. Alabama’s uncertain QB situation doesn’t matter—Keelon Russell or Austin Mack will likely bring a scrambling threat that could expose LSU’s biggest weakness. Even though LSU held Alabama to 20 points last time, that was against a pocket passer. Now, with the potential to face a mobile QB again, LSU’s defense could get worn down, opening lanes for Alabama’s middle-of-the-field passes. Containing the run and pass game of a mobile QB might be the difference between victory and disaster—and it’s the key storyline to watch as the season unfolds.

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