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A look at key factors, matchup when Alabama meets Louisiana-Lafayette

The details:

What: No. 1 Alabama vs. Louisiana-Lafayette

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. CT

Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium

Line: Alabama is a 48-point favorite

This game will determine...

How Alabama can bridge the gap between SEC games with an overmatched non-conference team while getting experience for young players.

Three things to look for:

1. Running game: The Alabama running game is coming off a game with its fewest rushing yards in four seasons. This is a group that entered the season known as one of the deepest backfields in Alabama history.