One of college football's premier modern rivalries renews Saturday when No. 5 Alabama travels to Baton Rouge to face No. 14 LSU for the 91st meeting in the series. The Crimson Tide hold a 58-27-5 all-time advantage and have won 13 of the last 15 matchups, but LSU enters with a 32-3 record in its last 35 home games at Tiger Stadium. The game marks the 25th time both programs have been ranked inside the AP Top 15, adding further stakes to a contest that could shape the College Football Playoff race.
Where to Watch
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7 | Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. TV: ABC. Live stream: Fubo (free trial available).
Key Storylines
LSU coach Lane Kiffin seeks his first victory over Alabama as a head coach after going 0-5 against the Crimson Tide — once with Tennessee (2009) and four times with Ole Miss (2020-23). Alabama's new head coach Kalen DeBoer brings a 21-8 record against AP-ranked opponents (.724 winning percentage), the fourth-best in poll history with a minimum of 20 games. DeBoer has also won eight straight games coming off a bye week.
Injury and Performance Notes
Alabama's offensive line has struggled without starting center Racin Delgatty, who has missed multiple games. The Tide have failed to reach 70 rushing yards as a team in each of their last two outings and have allowed 21 sacks in SEC play (14th of 16 teams). The status of star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams and cornerback Zabien Brown remains uncertain. Meanwhile, LSU's passing attack leads the SEC and ranks tied for seventh nationally at 318.0 yards per game. Quarterback Sam Leavitt and transfer receiver Jackson Harris (seven touchdown catches in the last five games, 17.6 yards per reception) have powered the Tigers' aerial surge.
Prediction
Analysts lean toward a lower-scoring affair given Alabama's offensive injuries and LSU's defensive potential. The consensus pick among experts is LSU -5.5, with an under 52.5 total points. SportsLine's computer model, which is 80-77 on top-rated CFB picks this season, also favors the home Tigers.
