Overview
- Head coach Kalen DeBoer said defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is suspended indefinitely following his arrest during the bye week.
- Geno VanDeMark practiced through the open week and is expected to be ready, while Qua Russaw is progressing but likely out and Danny Lewis Jr. is trending toward availability.
- Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb said self-scouting zeroed in on blocking, ball security and execution to improve the run game.
- Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack praised new LSU play-caller Alex Atkins and expressed confidence in interim head coach Frank Wilson, calling the Tigers’ offense explosive.
- Alabama enters at 7-1 and unbeaten in SEC play, with kickoff set for Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium on ABC.