The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the No. 13 LSU Tigers 42-28 in a thrilling SEC West showdown on Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The two teams traded big plays and touchdowns throughout the game, but the Tide ultimately pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Best plays
Here are some of the best plays from the game:
- LSU's opening drive touchdown: The Tigers marched 75 yards down the field on their opening drive, capped off by a 46-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jayden Daniels to wide receiver Malik Nabers. Nabers beat Alabama cornerback Brian Branch deep down the field and made a diving catch in the end zone.
- Jalen Milroe's 75-yard touchdown run: Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe faked a handoff and then broke free for a 75-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Milroe outran the LSU defense and dove into the end zone to tie the game at 21-21.
- Milroe's 10-yard touchdown run: Milroe gave the Tide the lead for good in the fourth quarter with a 10-yard touchdown run. Milroe took a snap from the shotgun and then ran to the right side of the line, where he found a hole and dove into the end zone.
- Terrion Arnold's interception: Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner deflected a Daniels pass into the air in the fourth quarter, and Arnold intercepted it. The interception set up Alabama's next touchdown, which gave the Tide a 14-point lead.
Biggest moments
Here are some of the biggest moments from the game:
- LSU's comeback to tie the game at halftime: The Tigers were trailing 21-14 at halftime, but they scored a touchdown on their first drive of the third quarter to tie the game. Daniels led the Tigers on a 75-yard drive, capped off by a 26-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Kyren Lacy.
- Alabama's defense comes up big in the fourth quarter: The Tide's defense made several key stops in the fourth quarter to help Alabama secure the victory. After Milroe's 10-yard touchdown run gave the Tide a 14-point lead, the defense forced LSU to punt on its next three possessions.
- Alabama's rushing attack: The Tide rushed for 307 yards in the game, led by Milroe's 155 yards and four touchdowns. Alabama's running attack helped to control the clock and keep LSU's offense off the field in the fourth quarter.
What the win means for Alabama
The win over LSU gives Alabama a firm grasp of the SEC West lead. The Tide are now 8-1 overall and 6-0 in the SEC, and they need just one more win to clinch a spot in the SEC Championship Game. Alabama is also likely to move up in the College Football Playoff rankings after the win.
What the loss means for LSU
The loss to Alabama is LSU's third of the season, and it puts the Tigers in danger of missing out on a bowl game. The Tigers are now 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the SEC, and they need to win two of their last three games to become bowl eligible.
Comments
Post a Comment