No. 5 Alabama and No. 14 LSU meet Saturday in Baton Rouge for the 91st meeting of a rivalry that has seen the Crimson Tide hold a 58-27-5 overall edge and a 13-2 record in the last 15 matchups. The game marks the 25th time both programs enter ranked in the AP Top 15, and with Alabama newly positioned in the College Football Playoff top five, the stakes are heightened.
Injury Concerns for Alabama
Alabama's injury report remains a key variable. Starting center Racin Delgatty has missed multiple games, and the offensive line has struggled, failing to reach 70 rushing yards in each of the last two outings while allowing 21 sacks in SEC play (14th of 16 teams). Updates on star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams and cornerback Zabien Brown are also awaited.
LSU's Passing Surge
LSU's aerial attack has rounded into form, leading the SEC and ranking tied for seventh nationally with 318.0 passing yards per game. Quarterback Sam Leavitt and transfer receiver Jackson Harris have connected for seven touchdown catches over the last five games, including four multi-touchdown performances. Harris averages 17.6 yards per reception, fourth among SEC pass catchers.
Coaching Matchup
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin seeks his first victory over Alabama as a head coach after an 0-5 record against the Crimson Tide (one loss at Tennessee in 2009, four at Ole Miss from 2020-23). Alabama's Kalen DeBoer brings a 21-8 record against AP-ranked opponents (.724), the fourth-best in poll history with a minimum of 20 games, and has won eight straight games following a bye week.
Game Details
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 7 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The game will be televised on ABC and streamed on Fubo.
Predictions
Analysts lean toward a lower-scoring affair, with the consensus pick being Under 52.5 total points. The majority of experts favor LSU to cover the 5.5-point spread, citing Alabama's offensive injuries and LSU's home-field advantage (32-3 in their last 35 games at Tiger Stadium).
