With one loss already on its resume thanks to Tennessee, Alabama enters the game with no margin for error. This is the first of two major division contests for the Crimson Tide. Alabama has a game against the West’s other one-loss team, Ole Miss, coming up next week. The Tide are 7-1 on the season and still have one of the best quarterbacks in the country in Bryce Young, but they look a little more vulnerable than usual this season, especially on the road. Not only did they lose to Tennessee in Knoxville, but they narrowly avoided a road loss to Texas. Meanwhile, LSU is a team that has flown a bit under the radar. It opened the season with a blowout 24-23 loss to Florida State, but played well the next month until a 40-13 home loss to Tennessee. Early mistakes doomed the Tigers that day, but they have since rebounded with resounding wins over Florida and Ole Miss, scoring 90 points in those two games. Watch live coverage of Alabama vs. LSU with scores, analysis and highlights throughout the game.
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Date: Saturday, November 5 | Time: 7 p.m. ETPlace: Tiger Stadium — Baton Rouge, LouisianaTV: ESPN | Live Stream: fuboTV (Try Free)
Alabama vs. LSU: I need to know
Tenth time both teams have been in the top 10 in the last 15 meetings: The fact that this is a top-10 clash should come as no surprise. that usually happens when these two play. While LSU has not been ranked in either of the last two meetings, both teams have been ranked in the top 10 of their games far more often. In fact, they have been ranked in the top five of the AP Top 25 poll six times in the last 15 meetings. This is a game that not only goes a long way in deciding who wins the SEC West, but often the national title as well. Offenses had similar results in 2022: This may come as a surprise to those who haven’t been paying close attention to these teams all season, but it’s true. Alabama ranks 12th nationally in points per drive at 3.17 while LSU is 17th at 3.01. Alabama is 13th in expected points added (EPA) per game while LSU is 16th. LSU has been better than Alabama on a down-to-down basis, ranking ninth nationally at 49.9 percent while Alabama is 18th at 47.2 percent. The most significant difference is that Alabama has been the much more explosive offense, which helps offset the percentage disadvantage. Alabama’s explosive field goal percentage of 16.9% ranks seventh nationally, while LSU’s 12.7% percentage is just 63rd. Jayden Daniels is one of the most sackable QBs in the country: If LSU wants to walk away with a win and take control of the SEC West, Daniels will have to do a better job of making quicker decisions and getting the ball out in the passing game. Entering the weekend, LSU’s offense ranks 33rd nationally in pressure percentage allowed on just 26.7% of its downs. The 2.6 seconds allowed before pressure arrives ranks 31st. Still, LSU ranks 116th nationally in sacks allowed (26) and 108th in sack percentage allowed (8.6%). That’s because Daniels spends too much time in the pocket waiting for the perfect moment instead of the best moment available. That’s a bad way to go against an Alabama defense that has Will Anderson.
Alabama vs. LSU prediction, picks
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LSU is a top-10 team according to the College Football Playoff Rankings, but if I’m being honest, I don’t think LSU is one of the top 10 teams in the country. Alabama has flaws and isn’t the powerhouse we’re used to seeing, but they’re the better overall team in this matchup. But is winning by two touchdowns that much better than LSU? I’m not so sure about that. The indoor atmosphere in Baton Rouge is going to be tough for Bryce Young and the Alabama offense, and I think the Tide is struggling a little bit and struggling to pull away. I get the points. Prediction: LSU +13 Which college football picks can you confidently make in Week 10, and which top-25 teams will fall hard? Visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread — all from a proven computer model that has returned nearly $3,000 in winnings over the past six-plus seasons — and find out.
