Alabama 31, LSU 13: Keelon Russell Throws Three TD Passes as Tide Scores Last 21 Points in Baton Rouge (Recap)
Final: No. 5 Alabama 31, No. 14 LSU 13. Alabama trailed 13-10 late in the third quarter at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7. Then it scored the last 21 points. Keelon Russell threw all three of those touchdowns in a span of just over nine minutes of game clock. The Tide moved to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC. LSU fell to 6-3 and 3-3.
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How did Alabama beat LSU?
LSU moved the ball more. The Tigers had 457 total yards to Alabama’s 285 and 27 first downs to Alabama’s 13. Sam Leavitt threw for 380 yards. Jackson Harris had 166 receiving yards.
But LSU went 0-for-4 on fourth down and scored only one touchdown. Two of its drives ended in Scott Starzyk field goals. Alabama made its chances count. After Dilin Jones scored on a 5-yard run to give LSU a 13-10 lead with 2:44 left in the third quarter, the Tide answered with a 75-yard drive. Russell hit Josh Ford for a 7-yard touchdown with 36 seconds left in the quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Russell found Cederian Morgan for 25 yards on a one-play drive, then Kaleb Edwards for 4 yards. LSU did not score after the third quarter. LSU coach Lane Kiffin called the result “really disappointing,” per ESPN.
Scoring summary
| Qtr | Time | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10:40 | ALA | Conor Talty 43-yd field goal (9 plays, 50 yds) | ALA 3, LSU 0 |
| 1 | 4:48 | LSU | Scott Starzyk 23-yd field goal (14 plays, 70 yds) | 3-3 |
| 2 | 8:23 | ALA | Ryan Coleman-Williams 1-yd run (Talty kick) (11 plays, 62 yds) | ALA 10, LSU 3 |
| 3 | 11:43 | LSU | Starzyk 41-yd field goal (11 plays, 53 yds) | ALA 10, LSU 6 |
| 3 | 2:44 | LSU | Dilin Jones 5-yd run (Starzyk kick) (11 plays, 90 yds) | LSU 13, ALA 10 |
| 3 | 0:36 | ALA | Josh Ford 7-yd pass from Keelon Russell (Talty kick) (5 plays, 75 yds) | ALA 17, LSU 13 |
| 4 | 9:44 | ALA | Cederian Morgan 25-yd pass from Russell (Talty kick) (1 play, 25 yds) | ALA 24, LSU 13 |
| 4 | 6:23 | ALA | Kaleb Edwards 4-yd pass from Russell (Talty kick) (3 plays, 18 yds) | ALA 31, LSU 13 |
Key stats: Alabama vs. LSU
| Stat | Alabama | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 27 |
| Total plays-yards | 53-285 | 81-457 |
| Rushing yards | 79 | 77 |
| Passing yards | 206 | 380 |
| Third down | 3-11 | 5-14 |
| Fourth down | 0-0 | 0-4 |
| Penalties-yards | 7-44 | 4-40 |
| Time of possession | 27:15 | 32:45 |
Individual leaders
- Passing: Keelon Russell (ALA) 206 yards, 3 TD; Sam Leavitt (LSU) 380 yards.
- Rushing: Trae’shawn Brown (ALA) 35 yards; Dilin Jones (LSU) 56 yards, 1 TD.
- Receiving: Rico Scott (ALA) 67 yards; Jackson Harris (LSU) 11 catches, 166 yards.
- Kicking: Conor Talty (ALA) 43-yard field goal, 4-for-4 on PATs; Scott Starzyk (LSU) field goals of 23 and 41 yards.
Attendance at Tiger Stadium was 102,321.
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network. The next College Football Playoff rankings come out Tuesday, Nov. 10. Alabama was No. 5 in the first rankings. See our first CFP rankings breakdown and the LSU preview for background.
Other Alabama games today (Sunday, Nov. 8): women’s basketball plays at Tulane at noon on ESPN2, and volleyball plays Tennessee at 1 p.m. Men’s basketball hosts Oakland on Monday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. on SEC Network+.
Where should you watch Alabama at Vanderbilt in Tuscaloosa?
An 11:45 a.m. kickoff means an early start. Our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa lists the spots with the most screens. For the wider scene, see the Tuscaloosa bars guide. For tonight’s deals, check Sunday’s bar and food specials.
You must be 21 or older to drink. Plan your ride home: UA’s 348-RIDE service is at 205-348-7433, and rideshare works across the Strip and downtown.
Alabama vs. LSU 2026 FAQ
What was the final score of Alabama vs. LSU in 2026?
Alabama won 31-13 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Nov. 7, 2026. It was tied 3-3 after one quarter and Alabama led 10-3 at halftime.
Who scored Alabama’s touchdowns against LSU?
Ryan Coleman-Williams ran for a 1-yard touchdown. Keelon Russell threw touchdown passes to Josh Ford (7 yards), Cederian Morgan (25 yards) and Kaleb Edwards (4 yards). Conor Talty kicked a 43-yard field goal.
What is Alabama’s record after beating LSU?
Alabama is 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the SEC. LSU is 6-3 and 3-3.
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Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
