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Will LSU Football Be Without CJ Daniels? | LSU Football's Chris Blair On Calling LSU Alabama
LSU is listing only one starter as questionable to play in its clash with Alabama
LSU listed only one starter as questionable to play Saturday against Alabama on its first availability report of the week.
And coach Brian Kelly said Monday he expects that lone starter, receiver CJ Daniels, to suit up for the No. 15 Tigers' game against the No. 11 Crimson Tide.
Daniels has battled a knee injury since before LSU's Oct. 12 win over Ole Miss, the only game he's missed this season. The fifth-year senior played in both the Tigers' win over Arkansas and their loss to Texas A&M, but he left each game early after he appeared to reaggravate the injury.
"Unfortunately, he couldn't answer the bell in the second half," Kelly said Monday, "but he's further along. I would say he's much better than he was a couple weeks ago. The expectation would be that he's going to be able to help us."
LSU already ruled left guard Garrett Dellinger (high ankle sprain) out of the Alabama game. He underwent TightRope surgery after the Tigers lost to Texas A&M, Kelly said, but it's possible he could return to the field in time for LSU's Nov. 16 game at Florida. Until then, LSU will likely start redshirt freshman Paul Mubenga in Dellinger's place.
On the availability report, LSU also listed safety Jordan Allen (toe) as out and linebacker West Weeks as questionable.
Alabama listed only two players on its report, defensive back Keon Sabb and receiver Cole Adams. Both are listed as out.
LSU's clash with Alabama will kick off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on ABC. The losing team will essentially be eliminated from College Football Playoff contention.

How can LSU beat Alabama? It all starts with making one key correction on defense.
LSU is slotted 15th in the first batch of College Football Playoff rankings, four spots lower than the opponent set to visit Tiger Stadium this weekend.
LSU-Alabama (6:30 p.m., ABC) is effectively a playoff elimination game.
Both the Tigers and the No. 11 Crimson Tide have two losses, which means that another defeat would drop either team outside playoff contention. It's possible for a two-loss team to earn one of the playoff's 12 spots. It's virtually impossible for a three-loss squad to have those same hopes.
1. Contain Jalen Milroe
Last season, coach Brian Kelly acknowledged that LSU should've used a spy against Alabama. Here's his chance to make that correction. The Tigers lost Harold Perkins, but they do have Whit Weeks, a strong, speedy linebacker who can line up as a spy in charge of preventing Jalen Milroe scrambles. The last time it took the field, LSU could not stop dual-threat Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed. This week, it needs a better defensive showing against a similarly dangerous athlete.
2. Slow Ryan Williams
Once Ryan Williams gets loose, Alabama's offense becomes dangerously explosive. The 17-year-old freshman is already one of the top receivers in the country, and he's capable of taking over a game if an opposing defense is not equipped or prepared to stop him. How will LSU gameplan for him? It'll likely start with Zy Alexander, the senior who returned from an ACL tear and reemerged as the Tigers' top cornerback. LSU needs him to be sharp when he's matched up with Williams.
3. Stay ahead of the chains
Why did LSU's offense fall apart against Texas A&M? One of the reasons is that it struggled to pick up positive yardage on first down. The Aggies stopped LSU either at the line of scrimmage or behind it on 20 of its 34 first downs. In the second half, the Tigers gained more than 1 yard on only four first-down plays. Avoiding difficult third-down situations starts on first down, where LSU will need to improve before it can beat Alabama.
4. Run the ball
Finding a way to run the ball efficiently has been a key for LSU all season, and it will continue to be crucial in the last month of the regular season. Will the Tigers run the ball like they did against Arkansas? Or will they struggle like they did on the road at Texas A&M? The answer to those questions could serve as an indicator of LSU's chances to have a productive offensive night and pull off a win over Alabama.