LSU at Alabama, an early stat comparison

October 28, 3:30 PMAlabama Crimson Tide ExaminerVince Ferrara

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Alabama sophomore RB Mark Ingram

U. of Alabama Athletics

Here’s an early statistical comparison between Alabama and LSU before their likely Top 10 battle in Tuscaloosa, Saturday, November 7. Be sure to sign-up for e-mail alerts, so you never miss a post on Alabama or the SEC, by selecting subscribe on my main page.

Team Numbers w/National Ranking
Record
Ala 8-0, 5-0 (2) SEC / LSU 6-1, 4-1 SEC (9)
Scoring Offense
Ala 31.75 (26) / LSU 24.14 (83)
Total Offense
Ala 410.00 (34) / LSU 306.57 (106)
Rushing Offense
Ala 217.63 (11) / LSU 127.38 (89)
Passing Offense
Ala 192.38 (84) / LSU 183.00 (98)
Passing Efficiency – Offense
Ala 131.42 / LSU 137.87 (36)
Scoring Defense
Ala 11.38 (4) / LSU 12.86 (12)
Total Defense
Ala 240.88 (4) / LSU 304.00 (22)
Rushing Defense
Ala 64.88 (2) / LSU 127.00 (50)
Passing Defense
Ala 176.00 (19) / LSU 177.00 (20)
Punt Returns
Ala 15.92 (11) / LSU 13.73 (21)
Kickoff Returns
Ala 23.29 (43) / LSU 18.52 (109)
Turnover Margin
Ala .88 (19) / LSU 1.29 (7)

Alabama Individual Numbers w/National Ranking
Mark Ingram 1,004 yds rushing (3-nation)
Javier Arenas 16.84 per punt return (7-nation)
Javier Arenas 27.80 per kickoff return (21-nation)
PJ Fitzgerald 42.48 yds per punt (33-nation)

Alabama Individual Numbers w/SEC Ranking
Mark Ingram 125.50 yds rushing per game (1-SEC)
Mark Ingram 157.50 all-purpose yds per game (2-SEC)
Greg McElroy 131.72 passing efficiency (6-SEC)
Mark Barron 4 interceptions (tied 1-SEC)
Javier Arenas 16.84 per punt return (1-SEC)
Javier Arenas 27.80 per kickoff return (5-SEC)
PJ Fitzgerald 42.48 yds per punt (3-SEC)

LSU Individual Numbers w/SEC Ranking
Jordan Jefferson 137.14 passing efficiency (3-SEC)
Terrence Toliver 63.14 yds receiving per game (4-SEC)
Brandon LaFell 56.14 yds receiving per game (7-SEC)
Trindon Holliday 8.50 yds per punt return (5-SEC)

Alabama has an off week this weekend. The LSU Tigers host the Tulane Green Wave (2-5) Saturday night at 7pm CT. Look for my game preview and more information on the Alabama/LSU game leading up to kickoff.

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