Overview
- Alabama overcame a yardage deficit to win 31-13 in Baton Rouge on Saturday, with Keelon Russell throwing three touchdown passes and the Tide scoring 21 unanswered points to close the game.
- LSU outgained Alabama 457 yards to 285 but failed on all four fourth‑down attempts and missed scoring chances that left drives empty in the red zone.
- Sam Leavitt completed 35 of 47 passes for 380 yards but threw a crucial interception before halftime and was sacked four times, which stalled LSU in the fourth quarter.
- Special teams and defense swung momentum for Alabama when Ryan Coleman‑Williams returned a punt 32 yards after his return from injury and linebacker Luke Metz intercepted a pass at the goal line to end the half.
- The loss drops LSU to 6-3 and forces a win‑out scenario to remain a realistic playoff contender, while Alabama (7-2) preserves a strong resume and extends Lane Kiffin’s career record versus Alabama to 0-6.