A pseudo-College Football Playoff elimination game headlines the Week 11 college football schedule, as No. 11 Alabama travels to Death Valley to take on No. 13 LSU.
With both teams coming off bye weeks, the Crimson Tide (6-2 overall, 3-2 in SEC) will take on the Tigers (6-2, 3-1 in SEC) at 7:30 p.m. ET in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in front of an expected sold-out crowd at Tigers Stadium.
The stakes are high for both teams in Saturday's SEC top-15 showdown, as they both enter the contest with two losses on their season. The quarterback play and matchup will be one to watch, as LSU's Garrett Nussmeier and Alabama's Jalen Milroe have combined for nine interceptions in their last three games.
The Crimson Tide came in at No. 11 in this Tuesday's first set CFP rankings, while the Tigers came in at No. 15 — three spots out from making the 12-team field. A win Saturday for LSU would likely enter the Tigers into the CFP bracket and remove the Crimson Tide from it.
With that, here are live updates, scores and highlights from Saturday's SEC showdown between Alabama and LSU:
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| TEAMS | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | F |
| Alabama | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
| LSU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
(This section was updated with new information)
Alabama picks up a huge win on the road in Week 11 as it defeats No. 13 LSU by a score of 42-13 at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, after a late Tigers touchdown in the final seconds. Complete domination from the Crimson Tide from the start. Jalen Milroe has a career night as he finishes with 185 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Alabama adds another rushing touchdown on the night, this time coming from backup running back Richard Young on an 8-yard carry. Alabama now leads LSU 42-6 with 2:07 remaining in the game. Ty Simpson is now in at quarterback for Alabama, resulting in Jalen Milroe's night being over.
Jalen Milroe adds the dagger in this one and it came on a big play, as the Alabama quarterback breaks off down the right sideline for a 72-yard touchdown. Milroe's score is his fourth of the night. Huge night from Milroe.
The Crimson Tide is one-quarter away from picking up a signature and important win on its season, as Alabama leads LSU 28-6 heading into the fourth quarter.
Alabama picks up another sack on Garrett Nussmeier, this time coming on a combo sack from Jihaad Campbell and DaShawn Jones. Tigers are forced to punt the ball, giving the Crimson Tide the ball back at its 15-yard line.
Jalen Milroe records the touchdown hat trick as he takes one into the house along the left sideline for a 19-yard score. Alabama now leads LSU 28-6 with 5:05 remaining in the third quarter.
Saturday's Alabama-LSU game was delayed briefly after LSU fans threw trash onto the field. The throwing of debris came after a face mask penalty was called against the Tigers, after what looked to be a sack on Jalen Milroe. ABC broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit called the LSU fans throwing trash onto the field "clowns."
LSU's best offensive drive of the night results in an interception, as Alabama's Deontae Lawson picks off Garrett Nussmeier in the end zone on second-and-4. Alabama takes over at its own 20-yard line after the touchback. It is the first career interception for Lawson.
LSU opts to go for it on fourth-and-4, and Nussmeier completes a 13-yard pass for a first down. Nussmeier then throws a 20-yard pass to Kyren Lacy on the next play to put the Tigers at Alabama's 5-yard line.
After deferring the opening kickoff to the second half, LSU will get the ball first in the third quarter as the Tigers face a 21-6 deficit to No. 11 Alabama.
Two quarters down, two quarters to go in Baton Rouge, as Alabama takes a 21-6 lead into halftime against No. 13 LSU. Crimson Tide dominated in all areas in the first half, as Kalen DeBoer's squad finished with 236 total yards of offense compared to the Tigers' 150 yards.
Alabama cashes in on LSU's turnover, as Jalen Milroe keeps it himself and runs it up the middle for a 10-yard rushing touchdown. With the score, Jalen Milroe surpasses former Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts for most rushing touchdowns in a single season. A great first half by Alabama.
Well, the Crimson Tide get the ball back quick as Jihaad Campbell knocks the ball out of LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier's hand. Alabama takes over at the LSU 32-yard line.
Jam Miller is unable to pick up the yard he needs for a first down on fourth-and-1. Big stop by LSU's defense down 14-6 with 3:36 remaining.
Another big stop by Alabama's defense forces LSU to settle for the 43-yard field from Damian Ramos, which brings the score to 14-6 with 8:26 remaining in the first half. A holding penalty on LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell came to hurt the Tigers' momentum on offense.
LSU regains possession after the Alabama punt and gains 54 yards in three plays, as Nussmeier hits Mason Taylor for a 26-yard gain before Zavion Thomas runs for 12 yards and Nussmeier throws to Josh Williams for 16 yards. Tigers with the ball on their own 48-yard line.
The Crimson Tide get called for a delay of game before its field goal attempt. The penalty takes Alabama out of field goal range and forced to punt, which infuriated Kalen DeBoer on the sideline. Brutal penalty for Alabama as the rain continues to come down.
Facing a third-and-9 and a potential punt, Jalen Milroe finds Jam Miller in the middle of the field for an 11-yard catch-and-run to pick up the first down. The Crimson Tide is 5 for 5 on third downs to start the game.
Tigers can't find momentum on their second drive, as the Crimson Tide forces LSU to punt the ball to open the second quarter. Alabama gets the ball back at the LSU 48-yard line after a 28-yard return from Ryan Williams.
Alabama takes a 14-3 lead into the second quarter after LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completes a 7-yard pass to Mason Taylor on the final play of the first quarter. The Crimson Tide had possession for 11 minutes in the opening frame, compared to the Tigers' 2:39 time of possession.
The Crimson Tide puts together back-to-back touchdown-scoring drives as Justice Haynes runs it into the end zone from the LSU 1-yard line. Haynes' score puts Alabama up 14-3 over LSU and caps off a 15-play drive for 75 yards and 7:04 of the game clock.
After great field position to open up its first drive of the night, LSU is forced to settle for a 23-yard field goal from kicker Damian Ramos. The big play of the drive came from running back Caden Burham, who broke off for 45 yards on the Tigers' first play of the drive. Durham's 45-yard carry was the longest run Alabama has given up this season.
Great start for LSU on offense, as Zavion Thomas takes the kickoff at the tip of the end zone and returns it for for 50 yards. Tigers start at their own 50-yard line.
Alabama strikes first as Jalen Milroe breaks free on a quarterback keeper for a 39-yard rushing touchdown. Real nice play by Milroe, who had to escape from the pocket and pressure from LSU's defense. It was an eight-play drive for 75 yards that took 4:11 off the game clock.
The Tigers win the coin toss and defer to the second half. Alabama will take the field on offense first. We're seconds away from kickoff in this SEC top-15 showdown.
Alabama's star freshman receiver is sporting LSU-colored nails for Saturday's game, which includes yellow, purple and green.
Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer has walked onto the field for his pregame walk-around. DeBoer will look to lead Alabama to its second signature win of the season on Saturday against the 13th-ranked LSU Tigers.
Here’s a look at what the CFP top 25 looked like in Tuesday’s CFP rankings unveiling:
Alabama and LSU are bolded
The Tigers have recorded 26 sacks in their last six games, while having 28 total on the season. That's third in the SEC and ranks 10th in the country. Alabama QB Jalen Milroe has been sacked 11 times in the Crimson Tide’s last five games.
The Crimson Tide was ranked as the No. 11 team in the College Football Playoff top 25 rankings and the No. 11 seed in the 12-team CFP bracket in Tuesday’s rankings unveiling.
Entering Saturday’s game at LSU, Alabama has a 61.6% chance of making the CFP according to ESPN’s College Football Power Index.
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The Tigers bring an impressive 14-game win streak at Tiger Stadium that dates back to the 2022 season into Saturday’s critical SEC showdown against Alabama, per LSU’s game notes. LSU is also 13-0 under Brian Kelly in night games at Tiger Stadium.
Alabama vs. LSU will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the game from the booth at Tigers Stadium, with Holly Rowe reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+, ESPN's subscription streaming service, and Fubo, which carries the ESPN family of networks and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Colin Gay, The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama 31, LSU 28
"Alabama's College Football Playoff hopes will hang in the balance at Tiger Stadium. And while Nussmeier will have his share of opportunities for big plays, his aggressiveness should come back to bite him against a ball-hawking Alabama defense. Paired with a quarterback in Jalen Milroe who is in desperate need of a get-right game like the one he had against LSU in 2023, the Crimson Tide's CFP hopes should remain alive after Saturday night even if it's by no means dominant."
Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: Alabama 17, LSU 13
"This game will be much lower scoring than most people think. While LSU will be improved in defending a running QB, I think Milroe makes just enough plays in the second half to lift the Tide."
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Friday, Nov. 8:
Injury report reflective of Thursday's SEC availability report:
The forecast for Saturday in Baton Rouge is Isolated Thunderstorms, with a high of 83 degrees, according to The Weather Channel. Rain shows are expected to happen in the evening, with scattered thunderstorms arriving overnight. The chance of rain at night in Baton Rouge is 60%.
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