No. 15 LSU Hosts No. 9 Alabama in SEC Showdown

LSU remained No. 15 in the latest AP Top 25, while Alabama climbed one place to No. 9. The Tigers and Crimson Tide meet in Baton Rouge on November 7, with the game scheduled for ABC.

LSU has won its past two games, including a 38-17 victory over Auburn on October 24. Quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 388 yards and three touchdowns without an interception in that game. Alabama also won on October 24, beating Texas A&M 31-20 as Keelon Russell passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns.

The teams are both 6-2. LSU is averaging 40.1 points and 510 yards per game, while Alabama averages 38.3 points and 411.9 yards. LSU’s defense allows 258.3 yards per game, compared with Alabama’s 330.4.

LSU converts 51.7% of its third downs and averages 33 minutes of possession per game. Alabama has a plus-seven turnover margin; LSU’s is minus-two. The Tigers have lost their past three meetings with Alabama, which leads the all-time series with 58 wins. This will be the teams’ 33rd meeting as ranked opponents.

LSU’s next game after Alabama is against No. 10 Texas on November 14. Alabama is scheduled to visit Vanderbilt that day.