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FILE - At left, in a Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Kent State, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. At right, in a Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, LSU's Leonard Fournette (7) runs during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Green Bay, Wis. Publicly, LSU running back Leonard Fournette has been largely silent about the perceived score he and the No. 15 Tigers have to settle with top-ranked Alabama. (AP Photo/File)

No. 1 Alabama extends win streak against No. 15 LSU, 10-0

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Kent State, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. At right, in a Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, LSU's Leonard Fournette (7) runs during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Green Bay, Wis. Publicly, LSU running back Leonard Fournette has been largely silent about the perceived score he and the No. 15 Tigers have to settle with top-ranked Alabama. (AP Photo/File)

No. 1 Alabama braces for motivated Fournette, No. 15 LSU

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) sacks Texas A&amp;M quarterback Trevor Knight, front left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Alabama’s defense faces different test in Fournette, LSU

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) stiff-arms Clemson safety Van Smith (23) as he goes out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C. With enough games played to have a reasonable sample size, the AP begins its Heisman Watch with Jackson holding a commanding lead. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)

HEISMAN WATCH: Can LSU’s Fournette make a run at Jackson?

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

LSU running back Leonard Fournette (7) looks back as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Fournette sets LSU record, Tigers top Ole Miss, 38-21

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2015, file photo, LSU running back Leonard Fournette (7) hurdles tight end Colin Jeter (81) as he rushes against Texas Tech during the first half of the Texas Bowl NCAA college football game in Houston. Lately, the 25th-ranked Tigers have spread out formations and scored on a variety of big plays, and now it appears running back Leonard Fournette could return to the mix for this weekend's clash with No. 23 Mississippi. (AP Photo/Bob Levey, File)

LSU eager for Fournette’s debut in new, big-play offense

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

LSU star running back Fournette sitting out vs. Missouri

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, LSU defensive line coach Ed Orgeron speaks during a news conference in Baton Rouge, La. Orgeron says that as a Louisiana native, it is “a dream” to have the opportunity to be LSU’s head coach. He was formally introduced as Les Miles’ interim replacement on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Hilary Scheinuk, File)

LSU opens new era against explosive Mizzou

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

LSU players celebrate with swarming fans after defeating Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. LSU won 10-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LSU’s late interception deals No. 3 Ole Miss its first loss

By Brett Martel - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2013, file photo, LSU head coach Les Miles reacts to a touchdown call for Texas A&M that was later overturned on replay during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La. Recruiting is the lifeline of college coaches and with teenagers using social media like Twitter to communicate, some football staffs have pushed the boundaries of NCAA regulations to reach top high school recruits. Miles was reminded by LSU administration officials to use caution when taking to Twitter to discuss recruiting. National Signing Day is Wednesday, Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Twitter adds a new wrinkle to college football recruiting

By Steve Megaree - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2013, file photo, LSU head coach Les Miles reacts to a touchdown call for Texas A&amp;M that was later overturned on replay during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La. Recruiting is the lifeline of college coaches and with teenagers using social media like Twitter to communicate, some football staffs have pushed the boundaries of NCAA regulations to reach top high school recruits. Miles was reminded by LSU administration officials to use caution when taking to Twitter to discuss recruiting. National Signing Day is Wednesday, Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

College staffs turn to Twitter for recruiting edge

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press