Crimson Tide slog through to beat Tigers in Week 11
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Here's what LSU interim coach Frank Wilson had to say about Alabama football after the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers, 20-9.
Aside from a 37-yard run by Harlem Berry in the first half, Alabama's defense was dominant. LSU's offense sputtered so badly that interim coach Frank Wilson benched veteran starter Garrett Nussmeier for sophomore Michael Van Buren Jr. in the second half. Van Buren provided a brief spark, but the Tigers (5-4, 2-4 SEC) managed just 232 total yards.
It wasn’t an easy two weeks for LSU with a bye leading into its game against Alabama football in Tuscaloosa. The Tigers fired head coach Brian Kelly after an embarrassing loss to Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, then the state’s governor decided to meddle and pushed out athletics director Scott Woodward.
Did Alabama rise or fall in the Week 12 US LBM Coaches Poll after a four quarter struggle against LSU? Here are the full top 25 rankings.
The No. 5 St. John’s Red Storm get their first real test of the season on Saturday afternoon when they host the No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) at Madison Square Garden.
Ty Simpson and No. 4 Alabama secured a 20–9 win over LSU on Saturday despite a quiet performance from the Crimson Tide offense.