“I do understand the team coming in is ranked number one, and I do understand who coaches that team, but it’s not about either of those issues; it’s about LSU and Alabama,” said LSU head coach les Miles.

Allow me to respectfully disagree with LSU head coach Les Miles. Tomorrow's tussle in Tigertown is about way more than just LSU vs. Alabama.

Billboards in Baton Rouge suggest that.

But, putting Nick Saban's return to Tiger Stadium aside, inside the numbers, the one advantage LSU will have over the Crimson Tide this weekend.

LSU knows how to play and win with the bull’s-eye on their back.

“I'm pretty sure they’ve been feeling it for the last few weeks. They’ve always been ranked high but with the number one on their back, teams show up for you. They’ll expect out best effort,” said LSU defensive end Tyson Jackson.

A better effort against another highly ranked team is necessary for the Tigers tomorrow. They failed their previous two tests over the past three weeks, allowing more than 50-points to both Florida and Georgia.

And once again, a team that both looks and plays like the Tigers will take its shot at LSU led by quarterback in John Parker Wilson. The Tide offense rolls quickly in the first 15-minutes, outscoring opponents 108 to 6.

“We just got to try and put as much pressure as possible on John Parker Wilson, because with a great quarterback like that you can’t have him being comfortable in the pocket. Before you know it, he’ll be picking you apart. We have to put a lot of different situations on their offensive line and put pressure on the quarterback,” said Jackson

Meanwhile, much more needs to come from Tiger quarterback Jarrett Lee. His 10 touchdown throws this season have been suppressed by the 5 interceptions that have been returned for touchdowns.

So how has he gotten his mind right for Bama? By talking to his dad.

“He talks to me about more mature things, keeping my head up in tough times and tough positions and how to bounce back,” said Lee.

LSU players aren't calling tomorrow’s game a must win, but they recognize that it's as close to one as you can get.

“This could save our season. Win out and win this game and it could boost moral confidence’ said LSU wide receiver Demetruis Byrd.

“The key for us is to play four quality quarters of football, start to finish, without lapses,” said Miles.

Byrd added, “They're coming in ranked number one, let’s go out and have fun with them.”