From the Associated Press
   
The ninth-ranked Tigers are averaging 141.5 yards rushing, or 25 yards per game off their pace from a season earlier and 73 yards
below their average in 2007. The only time LSU’s had a 100-yard rusher in a single game this season was when Charles Scott did it
last weekend in a 42-0 victory over Tulane.
   
Coach Les Miles says he still believes in his running runners and offensive line, but notes that they must improve to give LSU
some balance at No. 3 Alabama on Saturday.
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LSU’s biggest challenge on defense will be stopping the run. TheCrimson Tide averages 218 yards rushing and star running back Mark
Ingram already has surpassed 1,000 yards this season.
   
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