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Instant Analysis: LSU 46, Alabama 41

Christopher Walsh and Cary L. Clark discuss the Crimson Tide's loss and what it may mean moving forward

Video only segment only, but with some extra bonus notes:

  • The Crimson Tide outscored the Tigers 28-13 in the second half, while also out-gaining LSU 345-250 during the final two quarters.
  • Senior defensive back Trevon Diggs had a career-high total four tackles with 10 stops against LSU, five of which were solo. His previous career high was seven at Arkansas (2018).
  • With redshirt junior linebacker Terrell Lewis’ fumble recovery in the third quarter, the Crimson Tide has now forced at least one turnover in 63 of its last 68 contests dating back to the start of the 2015 season. During the current run, the Crimson Tide has forced 112 turnovers (73 interceptions, 39 fumbles) and returned 24 of those miscues for touchdowns. 

  • With his 418 passing yards against LSU, junior quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has accumulated 7,186 passing yards in 32 career games to rank third all-time at Alabama. Tagovailoa is now 739 yards shy of passing John Parker Wilson (2005-08) who is second on the list with 7,924 yards. AJ McCarron (2010-13), the program’s all-time leader, finished with 9,019 yards across his four seasons in Tuscaloosa..

  • Alabama tied its season high in total sacks with 5.0 against LSU for a total loss of 37 yards. The yards lost was also a season-best for the Tide.