No. 14 LSU vs. No. 5 Alabama Live In-Game Updates, Analysis, Box Score and Highlights

It's the ultimate SEC showdown between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide, taking the stage at Tiger Stadium for an early November matchup.

The afternoon game will bring a highly anticipated matchup to Baton Rouge, with both 6-2 teams playing with a win-or-go-home mentality. To have a major shot at the playoffs, it's about the marquee wins this month - starting with a top-ranked SEC rival.

This year's Tiger vs. Tide face-off will be the 63rd and final annual game as the team's permanent opponents have moved around in the conference, giving both competitors the last chance at a lasting impression.

The Crimson Tide has recently held the advantage over the Bayou Bengals, winning 15 of the last 20 games the SEC rivals have played.

But as Lane Kiffin continues his takeover in Baton Rouge, highlighted by top-tier transfer portal talent, Alabama will face a different program this time around.

While Alabama takes on a new challenge against the talented team, Kiffin has a major weakness against the Crimson Tide, a team he has never beaten in the SEC.

Now that he has the talent on both sides of the ball to be able to control Alabama, there's another added layer ot the high-stakes matchup.

For both teams to paint the perfect playoff picture, they must hold onto key momentum during the game and shine in one of the biggest spotlights that this season has presented for both LSU and Alabama.

LSU running back Dilin Jones — Oct 24, 2026; Auburn, Alabama, USA; LSU Tigers running back Dilin Jones (13) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

1st Quarter

	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	3rd Quarter	4th Quarter
LSU	3	0	10	0
Alabama	3	7	7	14

Alabama Drive 1: Alabama running back Trae'shawn Brown secures an early first down, before a 25-yard pass to tight end Kaleb Edwards puts the Tide on LSU's 30-yard line. Russell comes up short on 3rd & 13, forcing Alabama to kick the field goal. The kick is good.

Observations: LSU's defense is giving quarterback Kelon Russell no time for plays to develop, applying immediate pressure that forces the offensive leader to scramble or quickly get rid of the ball, especially from defensive end Princewill Umanmielen. That'll be constant pressure all game long.

change of possession

LSU Drive 1: Sam Leavitt finds wide receiver Eugene Wilson III for a 12-yard first-down pass, then a 21-yard pass to Jackson Harris puts the Tigers inside Alabama's red zone. Running back Dilin Jones puts the Tigers within goal range, before an incomplete pass on 3rd & goal forces the Tigers to kick the field goal. The kick is good.

Observations: Leavitt already looks comfortable against Alabama's pass-rush defense, being able to locate receivers and escape from the pocket when pressure arrives. The Tigers' offensive line has been a major help in doing so, being able to hold off the Tide's defensive line.

Starzyk Good

1Q | 4:48 | LSU 3, Alabama 3 pic.twitter.com/ZAzZTR5mog
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 7, 2026

change of possession

Alabama Drive 2: After a no-gain rush, followed by a sack by cornerback DJ Pickett and a run that comes up short from wide receiver Daniel Hill, Alabama goes three-and-out.

Pickett forces the sack on 2nd down and the Crimson Tide go 3 & Out 😤 pic.twitter.com/sh41Am3qR1
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 7, 2026

Observations: LSU's defense is starting to become a major problem for this offense. The unit is making easy mistakes, with two false starts this quarter and an early punt on the last drive.

change of possession

LSU Drive 2: Leavitt finds Harris early for an 11-yard first-down pass, followed by another pickup from tight end Trey'Dez Green with a 16-yard reception. After a 4-yard from Green, the Tigers come up short on 3rd &13.

Observations: Leavitt is making it impossible for this defense to get in his way, using his legs to avoid a sack.

2nd Quarter

LSU Drive 2: LSU attempts the field goal on 4th & 2; the kick is no good.

change of possession

Alabama Drive 3: Alabama can pick up the first down with an 8-yard reception to tight end Josh Ford, before wide receiver Ryan Williams picks up the first down with a 9-yard pick-up to put the Crimson Tide inside the Tigers' 30-yard line. Russell finds Edwards on the 1-yard line, before Williams runs it into the end zone for the Tide's first touchdown of the game. The kick is good

Observations: Alabama began to pick up the offensive momentum after the missed field goal from LSU, being able to make key plays on a level playing field. Wide receiver Ryan Williams seems to be a crucial part of the offense and a talent piece that the offense is rotating in and out of.

change of possession

LSU Drive 3: Jones picks up an early first down with a 9-yard reception followed by a 1-yard rush, before Leavitt finds Harris for an 18-yard reception into Alabama's territory. Tight end Roman Mothershed gets the first down with a 13-yard catch, before a first down from Harris puts the Tigers at the 15-yard line. After an incomplete pass on 3rd down and a blocked pass on 4th down, the Tigers give up possession at the 10-yard line.

Observations: Alabama's defense has yet to adapt ot Kiffin's high-octane defense, allowing the Tigers to drive down the field quickly. Once the pace slowed in the red zone, Alabama was able to keep control of the Tigers' scoring success, turning over possession during a major drive for LSU.

change of possession

Alabama Drive 4: Alabama quickly comes up on 3rd & 2 after an 8-yard reception to Hill. LSU's defense is able to make the stop and bring up 4th & 1, forcing the Tide to punt the ball.

Observations: Although Alabama leads late in the second half, LSU's defense has put them in a difficult position as far as calling plays, being able to suffocate the ball carrier from the trenches, and when using outside options.

change of possession

LSU Drive 4: With less than two minutes left in the half, LSU gets backed up to a 1st & 20 after a holding call. Wilson is able to pick up a 31-yard reception to put the Tigers at the midfield point. After Leavitt was sacked on 1st & down, the quarterback is picked off on 2nd & 10.

Observations: LSU's offensive line is doing a tough job holding off Alabama's defensive line. As the line shows signs of fatigue, sacks are starting to be given up, and production from Leavitt is declining.

change of possession

Alabama Drive 5: After a 28-yard pick-up on the interception, Alabama starts near the 50-yard line with seconds to go. After coming up short on 3rd & 21, the clock runs out.

Observations: The Crimson Tide is still struggling on offense, making key mistakes and not being able to get in the backfield with LSU's secondary coverage, despite taking the first-half lead.

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LSU football vs Alabama — Nov 7, 2026; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers line of scrimmage seen during the first quarter against Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

3rd Quarter

LSU Drive 5: Leavitt finds Green for a first down, before Jones makes a major carry to the midfield point. After an incomplete pass to Harris on 3rd & 4, LSU is forced to kick a field goal. The kick is good.

Observations: Alabama's defense seems to scramble to cover LSU's production during the middle of the drive, but is able to take over again when the unit nears the end zone. It makes it easier, as LSU is also failing to complete the drive in the red zone, drive after drive, after a no-score second quarter.

Starzyk good on the opening drive of the 2nd half

3Q | 11:43 | LSU 6, Alabama 10 pic.twitter.com/KVyWMmXqLE
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 7, 2026

change of possession

Alabama Drive 6: After a roughing the passer call on a failed 3rd & 10, Alabama gets another shot at a first down. LSU maintains the defensive pressure, forcing Alabama to punt on 4th & 10.

Observations: LSU's defense just proved itself. Alabama initially went three-and-out to start the drive, but the roughing-the-passer call gave them the extra try, which LSU's defense quickly shut down. Safety Ty Benefield made his mark against Russell with a sack on 2nd & 10 to push the Tide back to 3rd & 13.

Benefield with the SACK @BenefieldTy pic.twitter.com/6279CnLHyw
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 7, 2026

change of possession

LSU Drive 6: Leavitt immediately finds Green for a first down with a 16-yard reception, before finding Harris for a 32-yard pass. Green picks up another first down on the 23-yard line before a 7-yard pass to Winston Watkins puts the Tigers within goal range. Jones runs it into the end zone for the Tigers' first touchdown of the game. The kick is good.

DILIN JONES TOUCHDOWN pic.twitter.com/CoJ6v0v4qH
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 7, 2026

change of possession

Alabama Drive 7: Russell finds wide receiver Rico Scott for an early 57-yard pickup to inside LSU's 20-yard line on the pass. Russell carries the ball into goal range for Alabama, before finding Ford in the endzone. The kick is good.

Observations: Clearly, Alabama had something to say about LSU taking the lead for the first time this afternoon. LSU's secondary has continued to pressure Russell's outside options, forcing him to use his legs.

change of possession

LSU Drive 7: Leavitt finds Harris down the middle for a 16-yard first-down pass, before Jones rushes the ball a yard and the clock runs out.

4th Quarter

LSU Drive 7: Harris picks up the first down with a 15-yard reception. Leavitt is taken down on 3rd & 5, and an incomplete pass on 4th down turns the ball over the Tide at the 36-yard line.

Observations: Leavitt once again takes a hard hit, having to use his legs over and over again to see success on the offense.

change of possession

Alabama Drive 8: Alabama goes three-and-out against LSU's defense, punting the ball away on 4th & 4.

Observations: LSU's defense is taking over, forcing Alabama to only be able to pick up some short yards and applying major pressure to Russell on each snap.

change of possession

LSU Drive 8: LSU goes three-and-out, forcing to punt on 4th & 6.

Observations: These teams are clearly feeding off each other's energy with similar-looking drives. LSU's offense is beginning to lose steam against Alabama, missing key opportunities for scores.

change of possession

Alabama Drive 9: Ryan Williams makes a major 32-yard return on the punt, before Russell takes one snap to score, finding wide reciever Cederian Morgan in the endzone with a 25-yard pass.

Observations: Alabama is definitely riding the high of leading the scoreboard, being able to pull off quick plays against the defense that was once its biggest nightmare.

change of possession

LSU Drive 9: Leavitt is sacked early with a loss of eight yards on the first snap of the drive. After coming up short on 3rd & 13, Leavitt is again sacked on 4th down.

Observations: LSU's offense seems to be waving a white flag, with two sacks in one short drive, not being able to find success against the Tide's defense.

change of possesion

Alabama Drive 10: Alabama takes over on the 18-yard line, quickly coming into goal range, before Edwards makes it into the endzone with a 4-yard touchdown pass. The kick is good.

Observations: Russell needed time to warm up to this defense, but now that he's able to take over the scoreboard, he looks even more comfortable making key plays for Alabama.

change of possesion

LSU Drive 10: Leavitt finds Harris for a 15-yard first-down pickup, followed by another first-down pickup with a 17-yard pass to Harris. After an 18-yard pass to Wilson, the Tigers are inside the 15-yard line. A no-gain pass on 4th & 2 gives Alabama the ball on the 7-yard line.

Observations: LSU's offense was able to find a rhythm there, but Alabama's secondary got in the way of Leavitt finding his outside receivers.

change of possesion:

Alabama Drive 11: Alabama started within its own 10-yard line, coming up short on 3rd & 8 and punting the ball away. Alabama recovered its own punt at the 35-yard line, picking up the first down with a 10-yard rush from Brown, taking the team loss to end out the game.

Observations: LSU's special teams made a major mistake during the punt, allowing Alabama to keep possession in a critical fourth-quarter stretch. Instead of applying the extra bit of pressure, LSU seems to have already accepted defeat.

Final Score: LSU 13, Alabama 31

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