No. 14 LSU fell to No. 5 Alabama 31‑13 in a home game that left the Tigers’ 6‑3 record and CFP hopes in doubt.
Despite outgaining the Crimson Tide by 172 yards, LSU’s offense struggled in the red zone and on fourth‑down plays, a combination that proved costly in the final score.
“It’s really disappointing,” said Tigers coach Lane Kiffin after the loss, citing the team’s inability to convert key opportunities into points.
The matchup was a high‑profile clash between two CFP‑hopeful programs, with Alabama’s victory keeping the top‑five team in the national spotlight while LSU’s defeat forces the Tigers to reassess their offensive strategy heading into the remainder of the season.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>
