Alabama pulls away from LSU for 31-13 win
LSU gained 457 yards and led in the third quarter before Alabama closed the game with 21 unanswered points.
| Kickoff | 3:30 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Tiger Stadium (LA) |
| Spread | LSU -6 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| TV | ERADM, ABC, Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Streaming | the ESPN app |
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Follow the full play-by-play and box score →No. 5 Alabama scored 21 unanswered points after LSU took a third-quarter lead, beating the Tigers 31-13 on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. LSU finished with 457 yards of offense, but repeated scoring opportunities produced only one touchdown and two field goals.
Alabama opened the scoring with Conor Talty’s 43-yard field goal after Russell extended the drive with two 10-yard runs and completed a 25-yard pass to Kaleb Edwards. A 23-yard field goal by Scott Starzyk was all LSU scored on its answering 14-play, 70-yard possession.
LSU missed a 56-yard field-goal attempt early in the second quarter, and Alabama followed with an 11-play, 62-yard touchdown drive. Russell’s 1-yard pass to Ryan Coleman-Williams gave the Crimson Tide a 10-3 lead.
The Tigers later reached the Alabama 9, but Leavitt’s fourth-down pass was knocked down. At that stage, LSU had made two red-zone trips and scored three points.
Starzyk converted from 41 yards early in the third quarter before Dilin Jones scored on a 5-yard run to finish an 11-play, 90-yard drive. The touchdown put LSU ahead 13-10 with 2:44 left in the quarter.
Alabama answered in five plays, with Russell connecting with Rico Scott for 57 yards before finding Josh Ford for the go-ahead touchdown. Russell added fourth-quarter touchdown passes of 25 yards to Cederian Morgan and 4 yards to Edwards, stretching the final margin to 31-13.
LSU will finish its regular-season home schedule against Texas the following week. The kickoff time had not been announced.
Why it matters
LSU moved the ball consistently but turned 457 yards into 13 points. Alabama’s immediate answer to LSU’s only lead shifted the game, and three later touchdown passes from Russell settled it.
What to watch next
LSU hosts Texas in its final home game of the regular season the following week. The kickoff time remains to be announced.
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