Live Blog from Alabama Football's Home Game Against LSU

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama football's matchup on Saturday against rival LSU has a different look than many expected it would in the preseason. The No. 4 Crimson Tide (7-1, 5-0 SEC) has won seven contests in a row, while the Tigers (5-3, 2-3 SEC) have an interim head coach and new offensive play-caller.

Saturday in Tuscaloosa marks Frank Wilson's first game as the LSU interim coach after Brian Kelly's dismissal in October. Alex Atkins will be dialing up the offensive plays for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, former Alabama wide receiver Aaron Anderson and others.

"This is going to be a physical game. It was last year. I think it always has been. That's the tradition," Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer said on Monday. "So, we're looking at this as one of those rivalry games that I know was I was told much about when I first got here... A lot of pride both for our program and theirs as well."

The Crimson Tide won this rivalry game 42-13 on Nov. 9, 2024. That makes DeBoer 1-0 against one of his team's main rivals. LSU has not beaten Alabama in Tuscaloosa since 2019; the last time before that was in 2011. Ultimately, Kelly only got one opportunity to coach the Tigers inside Bryant-Denny Stadium, losing 42-28 in 2023 with eventual Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels at quarterback.

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Fourth Quarter:

Ty Simpson takes a knee and Alabama beats LSU 20-9. The Crimson Tide moves to 8-1 overall and 6-0 in SEC play. Alabama 20, LSU 9.

Alabama converts on a 4th-and-3 out of the two minute timeout and that will do it. The Crimson Tide will get into vicotry formation.

LSU QB Michael Van Buren Jr. fumbles the ball while getting sacked and Alabama recovers with 3:11 to go. That should seal it for the Crimson Tide.

Conor Talty drills a 44-yarder to make it a two-score game with 4:25 to go. Alabama 20, LSU 9.

Alabama picks up a massive first down and time is not in LSU's favor as the Crimson Tide gets a fresh set of downs.

LSU goes three-and-out and is forced to punt. Alabama's Cole Adams returns it to just outside of the red zone, but an Alabama illegal block in the back penalty takes it back to the ALA45 with 7:11 to go.

The Tigers get a stop and force Alabama to punt on 4th-and-9 at the LSU39. LSU gets the ball down eight at its own two-yard line with 8:42 to go.

When LSU desperately needs a stop, the defense gets called for a 15-yard hands to the face penalty to put Alabama in Tigers territory.

Ramos puts it through from 37 yards out. Alabama 17, LSU 9 with 10:28 to go in the game.

Penalties and sacks are LSU's undoing on this drive. Ramos will now attempt a field goal on fourth-and-goal from the 20.

Van Buren again gets the nod at quarterback for this important series.

Simpson is hit on the first play of the quarter and fumbles the ball. LSU has it and will set up shop in plus territory at the 38. The fumble was recovered by Harold Perkins Jr.

Third Quarter:

The third quarter ends at 9:15 p.m. CT with Alabama driving on LSU. The Crimson Tide has the ball on its own 47. A touchdown would put the Tigers in dire straits. Alabama 17, LSU 6.

Simpson completes a pass to Josh Cuevas on first down for a 21-yard gain. Kadyn Proctor signaled that he was open on the play.

A flag is down. It's a false start on Sharp. LSU will punt.

Van Buren has given the offense some spark, and he just ran for a what was initially ruled a first down on a third-and-10. The play was reviewed, and he was spotted approximately a half-yard short because he slid early. Frank Wilson keeps the LSU offense on the field.

Michael Van Buren Jr. is now in the game at quarterback for LSU.

Ty Simpson missed on a couple of downfield throws, necessitating an Alabama punt. Either play could've ended in a possible touchdown with a perfectly-placed ball. Simpson is a harsh critic of his own miscues, and it's not likely he'll forget that sequence.

Nic Anderson is making his way to the LSU locker room. A big loss for the visiting team.

LSU is going to need touchdowns instead of field goals to answer Alabama if the Crimson Tide can put together drives like it did at the end of the first half.

Nussmeier is sacked by Yhonzae Pierre for a huge loss, making a field-goal try a lot harder. Ramos' kick from 44 yards makes it through. Alabama 17, LSU 6 with 8:54 to go in the quarter.

The Tiger offense is unraveling in the red zone. Facing third down, the Tigers were hit with a delay-of-game penalty, and have now called a timeout. The crowd is making an impact on the game. It's third-and-goal from the 13.

Nussmeier just threw the ball on the eight-yard line and it should've been intercepted in the end zone.

LSU sets up with a first down on Alabama's 22 after a 15-yard penalty on Jordan Renaud.

Alabama fans just cheered Auburn's 45-38 overtime loss at Vanderbilt when it was shown on the stadium's video boards. A fan also went onto the fiend (wearing purple) during this break and was quickly escorted off.

The Tigers' Nic Anderson is walking to the sideline with the training staff after being down on the field.

LSU once again incurs a five-yard penalty on its opening snap of a half.

Halftime:

HALFTIME: Alabama 17, LSU 3 pic.twitter.com/prWz9yeK7J
— Hunter De Siver (@HunterDeSiver) November 9, 2025

Second Quarter:

LSU kneels out the clock. Halftime comes at 8:10 p.m. CT with the Crimson Tide in front, 17-3.

Simpson completes a long bomb to Brooks for 53 yards. The next play is a touchdown reception for Ryan Williams. A huge moment before the end of the quarter, and the point-after is good. Alabama 17, LSU 3 with 22 seconds to go until half.

Michael Carroll is in at right tackle for Alabama.

The Tigers go three-and-out, and Alabama will have another turn on offense before the break. The Crimson Tide has a maximum of 56 seconds to score prior to halftime, starting at its own 34.

The Crimson Tide runs a trick play with a double-pass, and Bernard completes it to Lotzeir Brooks for 11 yards. Talty's 26-yard kick moments later is no good. The score with 2:28 to go until the teams head into their locker rooms for halftime remains at Alabama 10, LSU 3.

Alabama has called its last timeout of the half with 3:17 on the clock. The Crimson Tide drove down to LSU's 12, but has since lost eight yards. It's third down.

Momentum in this contest has swung heavily in favor of Alabama. LSU goes three-and-out and will punt from its end zone. Cole Adams, back to return, calls for a fair catch.

Daniel Hill scores a rushing touchdown on first down. Hill continues to establish his role in this Crimson Tide offense. Alabama 10, LSU 3 with 9:25 to go until the end of the first half.

The Crimson Tide does not initially convert, but Bernard was interfered with, and the flags come out immediately. That sets up first-and-goal for Alabama.

Ty Simpson calls for Alabama's second timeout of the half before the snap in a third-down situation at the LSU 20. He didn't seem particularly happy about it, either.

LSU ties the game on a 37-yard field goal by Damian Ramos, who redeems his earlier miss. Alabama 3, LSU 3. 12:27 remains in the first half.

Former Crimson Tide wide receiver Aaron Anderson is injured after a seven-yard reception. Anderson, who played for Alabama in 2022, appears to have incurred an injury to his left arm.

Alabama left guard Kam Dewberry has gone to the locker room.

LSU makes first-down yardage with a rush by Harlem Berry, who breaks loose for 37 yards on the next play and makes it to the Alabama 28.

First Quarter:

The first quarter ends at 7:22 p.m. CT. Alabama leads LSU by a score of 3-0. The Tigers will have a third-down with two yards to go when action resumes.

Talty's kick is good after a timeout for the first points of the matchup on either side. Alabama 3, LSU 0 with 1:20 on the clock in the first quarter.

The Crimson Tide can't get anything going off the turnover, losing two yards in three plays and bringing Conor Talty on to try a 45-yard field goal.

LSU gets first-down yardage on a third down, but Bauer Sharp puts the ball on the deck. Alabama recovers and takes over at the Tigers' 24 with a prime scoring chance.

The Tigers will begin their second drive of the night at their own seven-yard line. The Crimson Tide's defensive front looks different personnel-wise than in the first LSU series.

A 33-yard completion to Germie Bernard on the first play of Alabama's ensuing drive began the home team's second series with promise, but three straight incompletions follow. Blake Doud is on to punt.

LSU does not get the third-down conversion, as Deontae Lawson tackles Nussmeier when he tries to run for it. The subsequent 30-yard field goal is no good, and the game remains scoreless with 4:49 on the quarter clock.

The Tigers call timeout with 5:34 remaining in the frame. LSU has driven the ball down to Alabama's 15 and faces a third down with eight yards to go. Garrett Nussmeier has completed his first four passes.

Bray Hubbard forces a fumble on first down, but it turns into a net gain for LSU. The visitors fall on the ball seven yards ahead of the line of scrimmage.

False start on the Tigers before they can run their first play. It's loud inside the stadium.

The fourth-down play goes to Miller, who is stopped for no gain. Turnover on downs. LSU takes over with 10:35 to go in the opening quarter.

Simpson fails to get across the line on third down with a yard to go. The Crimson Tide offense is staying on the field with the ball at the LSU 39.

Alabama converts its first third-down try of the contest with a Ty Simpson pass to Jam Miller. Play needed six yards to move the chains and gained nine.

Derek Meadows and Rico Scott are starting this game.

Pregame:

LSU wins the coin toss and defers to the second half. Alabama will begin the game with the football.

Tonight's honorary captains are Cornelius Bennett and Bobby Humphrey.

Freshman linebacker Abduall Sanders Jr. is in a jersey and sweatpants. He has played in five games this season.

Danny Lewis Jr. is participating in warm-ups.

The Crimson Tide's availability report lists tight end Danny Lewis Jr. as a game-time decision. All other players listed in the report on both teams are out, including star Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks (and his brother Zach). Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., who was arrested last weekend and is indefinitely suspended, is on the Alabama report.

Alabama has entered Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Alabama makes its way into Bryant-Denny Stadium along the Walk of Champions: pic.twitter.com/kmivSqMTsF
— Henry Sklar (@HenryOSklar) November 8, 2025

How to Watch: No. 4 Alabama vs. LSU

Who: Alabama (7-1, 5-0 SEC) vs. LSU (5-3, 2-3 SEC)

When: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Where: Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

TV and kickoff time: 6:30 p.m. CT, ABC

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Color: Tyler Watts)

SiriusXM: Home 84, Away 82

Series: Alabama leads, 57-27-5

Last meeting: The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers 42-13 in Baton Rouge on Nov. 9, 2024. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe ran for four touchdowns in the blowout and accounted for 294 all-purpose yards. The result avenged an overtime loss from Alabama's 2022 trip to Tiger Stadium.

Last time out, Alabama: Facing a 22-14 deficit in the fourth quarter at South Carolina, Alabama rallied back and notched two scores to break the Gamecocks' hearts and win the game. A late fumble by South Carolina signal caller LaNorris Sellers (forced by linebacker Deontae Lawson) that was recovered by Alabama defensive lineman Tim Keenan III paved the way for the game-winning touchdown by wide receiver Germie Bernard.