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.
Baton Rouge Football News
Football coverage in Louisiana's capital city follows college programs through games, coaching decisions, recruiting and the business around the sport. Reporting reaches Downtown, Spanish Town, the Garden District, Mid City and the LSU Lakeshore area.
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November 8, 2026
LSU's Weston Davis Exits Alabama Game on CrutchesThe sophomore right tackle left the third quarter with an apparent right ankle injury, and Sean Thompkins Jr. took his place.
November 7, 2026
Southern Routs Bethune-Cookman in Home OpenerSouthern led Bethune-Cookman 31-3 at halftime in its first home game in over a month.
November 7, 2026
Kiffin's Pink Locker Room Draws AttentionLSU painted the visiting locker room at Tiger Stadium pink, a tactic tied to a 1979 study on color and aggression.
November 7, 2026
LSU Playoff Hopes Ride on Alabama GamePaul Skenes and Livvy Dunne attended LSU's football matchup against Alabama in Baton Rouge.
November 7, 2026
Dunne's Tiger Print Look Draws Attention at LSUFormer gymnastics star Livvy Dunne wore a tiger print top and leather pants to an LSU football game in Baton Rouge.
November 6, 2026
Leavitt Ranks Top Five in QBR RaceLSU quarterback Sam Leavitt holds the highest total QBR among SEC passers, trailing only a handful of national leaders.
November 5, 2026
Orgeron Says Health Scare Nearly Killed HimThe former LSU head coach thanked hospital staff after a hospitalization that sidelined him earlier this season.
November 5, 2026
LSU Eyes Dave Aranda for Analyst RoleFormer LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda, recently fired by Baylor, is reportedly being considered for a role with the program as it watches its defense.
November 4, 2026
LSU's Watkins Plays Through Torn Thumb LigamentThe LSU wide receiver has played three games with the injury and spoke publicly about it for the first time on a radio show.
November 3, 2026
Green Returns, Scores in LSU WinTrey'Dez Green came back from a four-game knee absence to catch a touchdown for LSU before the Alabama matchup.
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