Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Alabama Crimson Tide in a Week 11 SEC Matchup

The LSU Tigers (5-3, 2-3 SEC) return to action on Saturday night for an SEC showdown against Kalen DeBoer and the No. 4 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.

Following a chaotic open date last week for the Bayou Bengals, LSU interim coach Frank Wilson will lead the program after the administration in Baton Rouge elected to part ways with Brian Kelly on Oct. 26.

"I think we understand the challenges that are before us. I think our football team is eager to play in this game on Saturday against Alabama. We know what we're up against. I think we'll have an opportunity to play our best football," Wilson said.

"That is the attitude in the building. I think it resonates from the coaches to the players, the support staff, where everyone's really excited about the opportunity to play again."

Here's what interim coach Frank Wilson said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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What Frank Wilson Said: Week 11 Edition

“It’s a tremendous, humbling moment for myself," Wilson said. "... I recognize this moment is so much bigger than me. I just happen to be the caretaker at this moment for this wonderful institution that we so love.

"It’s our flagship state university and we have tremendous pride in it. I will do my very best and die trying to represent us as a university, as a state, as a community, to the best of my ability, with dignity, honor, and pride, the way LSU has always been and will always be."

Pregame Updates:

- LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is officially OUT for Saturday night's Week 11 matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide. Davhon Keys will start alongside West Weeks.

- LSU offensive lineman Carius Curne is active for Saturday night against No. 4 Alabama after suffering an ankle injury against Texas A&M in Week 9.

- LSU offensive lineman DJ Chester has been announced as the starting left tackle with Tyree Adams remaining out with an ankle injury. The expectation was that Curne would earn the start.

- Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams is officially active for Saturday night against LSU after being listed on the SEC Availability Report this week.

Live Updates:

[Make sure to refresh your browser for the latest information. Scroll down for the most recent updates each quarter from Tuscaloosa.]

First Quarter:

- LSU has won the opening coin toss and will defer to the second half. Alabama will receive the ball first to start off the Week 11 SEC showdown in Tuscaloosa.

- Alabama comes out the gate with back-to-back rushing attempts to set up a 3rd-and-6 where Ty Simpson connects with Jam Miller to pick up the first down on a 10-yard gain. Crimson Tide nearing midfield on the opening drive.

- The LSU Tigers earn a stop on 4th-and-1 with the defense stuffing Ty Simpson on a quarterback sneak. 8-play, 36-yard drive stops at the LSU 39-yard line. Tigers take over with 10:35 remaining in the first frame.

- Garrett Nussmeier has come out the gate with four consecutive completions for 36 yards while play-caller Alex Atkins has diversified the playbook with multiple rushing attempts. Tigers have ran the ball four times for 16 yards while marching down the field to the Alabama 14-yard line.

- Nussmeier and Co. drive down to the Alabama 13-yard line on a 10-play, 48-yard drive with the Tigers electing to kick a 30-yard field goal attempt on 4th-and-6. Damian Ramos boots it wide left and it's NO GOOD. Alabama will take over on their own 13-yard line. 4:49 remaining in the first quarter.

- LSU's defense answers the call once again with the Crimson Tide forced to punt after a 4-play, 33-yard drive. Zavion Thomas makes the fair catch and LSU will start the drive from their own 7-yard line.

- On the third play of the Tigers' second drive, Garrett Nussmeier connects with tight end Bauer Sharp for a 10-plus yard gain, but an Alabama Crimson Tide forced fumble gives away the ball. Sharp loses the fumble and Alabama takes over on the LSU 24-yard line.

- The LSU defense forces a three-and-out on the ensuing drive with Alabama electing to kick a field goal on 4th-and-12. Crimson Tide's 45-yard kick is up and good.

Score Update: Alabama 3, LSU 0

End of 1Q: Alabama 3, LSU 0

Second Quarter:

- LSU running back Harlem Berry breaks open a 37-yard run on the fourth play of the drive to put LSU inside the Alabama 35-yard line. Tigers are in business on their third drive of the game with the rushing attack making a difference.

- The LSU drive stalls on the Alabama 20-yard line and the Tigers elect to kick a 37-yard field goal. Damian Ramos drills the kick and it's all tied in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Score Update: LSU 3, Alabama 3

- On the ensuing drive, Alabama marches down the field on a quick 7-play, 75-yard touchdown drive with Jam Miller getting in the end-zone from inside the five-yard line. Ty Simpson goes 2-for-3 through the air for 42 yards and the Crimson Tide are back in front. 9:25 remaining in the half.

Score Update: Alabama 10, LSU 3

- Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU offense goes three plays for -2 yards and the Tigers are forced to punt it away from their own 13-yard line. Alabama makes a fair catch and will begin their fifth drive of the game from the 40-yard line.

- Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson orchestrates a quick 9-play, 51- yard drive with the LSU defense unable to find the right recipe to stop the Crimson Tide in the second quarter, but Alabama misses a 26-yard field goal to cap off the drive. LSU takes over on their own 19-yard line. 2:28 remaining in the half.

- The LSU offense has stalled in the second quarter with the Tigers totaling 44 yards to Alabama's 111. Nussmeier and Co. go three-and-out with Grant Chadwick punting it away to the Crimson Tide. Alabama ball n their own 34 yard line. 56 seconds remaining in the half.

- Ty Simpson is proving why he's one of the top quarterbacks in America here. Simpson and the Crimson Tide go 66 yards in three plays with a touchdown pass to Ryan Williams to balloon the lead to double-digits before the half. Simpson is 12-for-20 with 199 passing yards with a touchdown.

HALFTIME: Alabama 17, LSU 3

Third Quarter:

- The LSU Tigers will receive the second half kickoff after winning the coin toss and deferring. Alabama will boot it away.

- Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU offense march down the field on an 11-play, 48-yard drive with Damian Ramos knocking in a 44-yard field goal. Nussmeier tallied 44 passing yards on the drive, but the Tigers stall on third down.

Score Update: Alabama 17, LSU 6

- On the ensuing drive for the LSU Tigers, quarterback Michael Van Buren enters the game and replaces Garrett Nussmeier. Significant development in Tuscaloosa with interim coach Frank Wilson and Co. going with the backup signal-caller.

End 3Q: Alabama 17, LSU 6

Fourth Quarter:

- LSU linebacker Harold Perkins forces a fumble on the first play of the final frame with the Tigers taking over in Alabama territory. Quick momentum swing for the Bayou Bengals.

- After a 9-play, 18-yard drive, the Tigers settle for a field goal with Damian Ramos kicking it through the uprights to make this a one-score game. 37-yard field goal is good.

Score Update: Alabama 17, LSU 9

- After the LSU defense forced an Alabama punt, the Tigers started their drive from inside the Crimson Tide five-yard line with the offense stalling. LSU punts it away with 7:11 remaining.

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