LSU has not beaten Alabama since 2011, but the Tigers hope to end the skid on Saturday when LSU (5-2, 3-1) hosts No. 1-ranked Alabama (8-0, 5-0) at 7 p.m. on CBS.

Alabama has run roughshod over the competition, but some feel that LSU is the one team that may be able to take down the Tide.

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How does Vegas feel?

The opening lines are out with VegasInsider.com and LSU opened a 7-point underdog.

This is the first time this season that LSU has not been favored in a game by VegasInsider.com.

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