LSU will be the fourth pass defense the Alabama quarterback has seen that is ranked in the top-50 nationally, joining Florida State, Missouri and South Carolina. Against each, Simpson has surpassed the average passing yards allowed by at least 44 yards.

No. 4 Alabama is in control of its own destiny as it prepares to host LSU in a rivalry showdown on Saturday. The Crimson Tide (7-5, 5-0 SEC) face a manageable November slate and are on pace to appear in the SEC Championship Game and to receive a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

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The Crimson Tide is expected to host 4-Star defensive lineman Karlos May from Birmingham, Alabama for a visit during the LSU game this weekend.

Alabama may have the second best passing offense in the SEC. But LSU, led by defensive backs A.J. Haulcy and Mansoor Delane, have the fifth-best pass defense in the SEC and the No. 31 pass defense nationally, allowing 191.1 yards passing per game. The Tigers have allowed seven passing touchdowns and generated 10 interceptions.