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Charles Scott's tackle-busting bull rush up the middle for 34 yards to set up the go-ahead touchdown at No.

Not only did LSU lose out on its chance at a national title, but the team may have lost its star running back, at least for a little while.

KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m. TELEVISION: CBS. SITE: Bryant-Denny Stadium , Tuscaloosa, Ala.

LSU starting tight end Richard Dickson did not dress out for Saturday afternoon's game at No.

The last time Alabama's football was on the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, it was as a No.

Alabama wideout Julio Jones heads upfield against LSU cornerback Jai Eugene in last year's Crimson Tide win over the Tigers.

Rivalry games are what make college football, well, college football. For Week 10 of this wacky season, two rivalry games with huge National Championship implications are on display.

If you're a fan of LSU football , you recognize Halloween night for more than ghosts and goblins and tricks or treats.

Nick Saban was braced for it. In the opening remarks to his LSU week press conference, Saban predictably fired the same warning shot he tried to use -- without much success -- the past two years regarding the buildup to a meeting against his former program.

LSU coach Les Miles is pushing offensive coordinator Gary Crowton, who calls virtually all the plays, to use tailback/fullback Stevan Ridley more.

Published: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 1:03 a.m. But this time around, both coaches are looking to steer clear of those distractions.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson repeatedly spoke about how the Tigers took the bye week after losing to Florida to work on things that weren't working.

BATON ROUGE - A college football season is akin to climbing a mountain with the BCS national championship game at the very peak.

LSU's Patrick Peterson has emerged as one of the top cornerbacks in the SEC . LSU sophomore cornerback Patrick Peterson wants to cover Alabama receiver Julio Jones , and he's made sure Tigers coaches understand it.

LSU's ground game has run aground. The ninth-ranked Tigers are averaging 141.5 yards rushing.

When new LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis moved safety Harry Coleman to the outside linebacker spot last spring, it looked like junior Kelvin Sheppard lost his job.

The 10-year drama continues this Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with Miles-Saban III.

Or a top-10 showdown that could help set up a one-game playoff with Florida for a shot at the BCS national championship.

BATON ROUGE - Now, LSU can let the 300-pound red elephant into its room. It's Alabama week.

LSU celebrated Halloween on Saturday night by giving a Tulane a big round, empty pumpkin.