Alabama visits LSU on Saturday in Baton Rouge. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Alabama
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Utah State | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 55-0 |
| 9/10 | at Texas | 12:00 PM ET | FOX | W 20-19 |
| 9/17 | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 63-7 |
| 9/24 | vs. Vanderbilt | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 55-3 |
| 10/1 | at Arkansas | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 49-26 |
| 10/8 | vs. Texas A&M | 8:00 PM ET | CBS | W 24-20 |
| 10/15 | at Tennessee | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 49-52 |
| 10/22 | vs. Mississippi State | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 30-6 |
| 11/5 | at LSU | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 11/12 | at Ole Miss | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | vs. Austin Peay | 12:00 PM ET | ESP+ | |
| 11/26 | vs. Auburn | TBA |
LSU
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/4 | vs. Florida State* | 7:30 PM ET | ABC | L 23-24 |
| 9/10 | vs. Southern University | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 65-17 |
| 9/17 | vs. Mississippi State | 6:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 31-16 |
| 9/24 | vs. New Mexico | 7:30 PM ET | ESP+ | W 38-0 |
| 10/1 | at Auburn | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 21-17 |
| 10/8 | vs. Tennessee | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 13-40 |
| 10/15 | at Florida | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 45-35 |
| 10/22 | vs. Ole Miss | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | W 45-20 |
| 11/5 | vs. Alabama | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | |
| 11/12 | at Arkansas | TBA | ||
| 11/19 | vs. UAB | TBA | ||
| 11/26 | at Texas A&M | TBA |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Alabama | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 2 | 9 |
| Sagarin | 2 | 11 |
| Massey Composite | 4 | 13 |
| PiRate Ratings | 3 | 12 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Alabama | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 43.1 | 35.1 |
| Total Offense | 485.1 | 450.1 |
| Rushing Offense | 210.8 | 183.2 |
| Passing Offense | 274.4 | 266.9 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 157.1 | 146.8 |
| Scoring Defense | 16.6 | 21.1 |
| Total Defense | 295.6 | 346.2 |
| Rushing Defense | 93.9 | 142.0 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 201.8 | 204.2 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 109.3 | 124.6 |
| Turnover Margin | -0.38 | 0.38 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.465 | 0.490 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.400 | 0.571 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.264 | 0.383 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.375 | 0.400 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.895 | 0.868 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.792 | 0.760 |
| Net Punting | 36.9 | 38.8 |
| Punt Returns | 19.3 | 3.8 |
| Kickoff Returns | 20.7 | 19.6 |
| First Downs Offense | 197.0 | 202.0 |
| First Downs Defense | 146.0 | 144.0 |
| Penalties/Game | 8.6 | 6.8 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 72.4 | 59.4 |
Players to Watch
Alabama
QB Byrce Young, LB Will Anderson, DB Jordan Battle, WR Jermaine Burton, DL Justin Eboigbe, OL Emil Ekiyor, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, TE Cameron Latu, LB Jalen Moody, DB Eli Ricks, LB Henry To’o To’o, OL Javion Cohen, PK Will Reichard.
LSU
QB Jayden Daniels, LB Micah Baskerville, WR Kayshon Boutte, DL Ali Gaye, LB Mike Jones Jr., DL BJ Ojulari, DL Jaquelin Roy, DL Maason Smith, WR Jack Bech, DB Jay Ward, P Jay Bramblett.
Injuries
Alabama
[DL] Justin Eboigbe (Neck) – Out
[WR] Aaron Anderson (Knee) – Out
[LB] Demouy Kennedy (Knee) – Out
LSU
[RB] John Emery Jr. (Achilles) – Questionable
[WR] Jack Bech (Back) – Probable
[OL] Garrett Dellinger (Knee) – Questionable
[S] Matthew Langlois (Leg) – Out
[S] Major Burns (Neck) – Out
[WR] Chris Hilton Jr. (Shoulder) – Out
[CB] Sevyn Banks (Spine) – Out
[CB] Raydarious Jones (Suspension) – Out
[DT] Maason Smith (Knee) – Out
Source: statfox.com
Alabama vs. LSU Football Series History
Alabama leads 54-25
Comments
If Tennessee can beat LSU in Baton Rouge by a 40-13 score then Alabama should be able to do something similar. Alabama by double digits.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 52, LSU 31
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 48, LSU 20
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the ESPN Network.
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