Alabama Routs LSU 31-13 in Baton Rouge
Keelon Russell threw three touchdowns as Alabama beat LSU on the road despite LSU's repeated fourth-down failures.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
Alabama defeated LSU 31-13 in Baton Rouge on Saturday, with Keelon Russell passing for three touchdowns while playing through an ankle injury. LSU went 0 for 4 on fourth down and scored only one touchdown.
Why it matters
The win moves Alabama to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC, while LSU drops to 6-3 and 3-3 in conference play. The result also extends Lane Kiffin's winless record against Alabama to 0-6.
Sam Leavitt completed 35 of 47 passes for 380 yards and was intercepted for the first time in three games, while LSU went 0 for 4 on fourth down. The extraction does not report Alabama's full team statistics or any injury update beyond Russell's ankle issue.
The players
Keelon Russell
Alabama quarterback who threw three touchdown passes in the win while playing through an ankle injury.
Lane Kiffin
LSU head coach who is now 0-6 in his career against Alabama.
Sam Leavitt
LSU quarterback who completed 35 of 47 passes for 380 yards in the loss.
Paul Finebaum
Sports media commentator who criticized Kevin Costner's involvement in LSU's Tiger Walk.
The details
Alabama made several pivotal fourth-down stops, and Kiffin left the offense on the field on fourth-and-10 from the LSU 25 with eight minutes left. Leavitt was sacked on that play, and Alabama scored three plays later to effectively close out the game.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Alabama defeats LSU 31-13 in Baton Rouge.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Paul Finebaum criticizes Kevin Costner's participation in LSU's Tiger Walk on The Matt Barrie show.
Season Trajectory
The win keeps Alabama's SEC title hopes alive with a 5-2 conference record while leaving LSU at 3-3, reshaping the middle of the SEC standings. Kiffin's continued losses to Alabama make the rivalry another chapter in a series that has increasingly favored the Crimson Tide.
Fantasy managers tracking Keelon Russell should note his three-touchdown output despite the ankle injury. The LSU fourth-down failures also offer a clear lesson for bettors evaluating the program's situational efficiency in conference play.
The takeaway
Alabama's ability to make key fourth-down stops proved decisive in a tight road game, while LSU's inability to convert on fourth down cost it several scoring chances. Both lessons matter for how teams manage close conference games late in the season.
Further reading
Explore more Football coverage tied to the Baton Rouge matchup and the SEC race.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.
