Alabama - LSU ... some early thoughts?

[BamaNation]

It's never too early.

Alabama vs LSU
Through the 2023 game, the series stands at 56 wins for Alabama, 27 wins for LSU, and 5 ties. Below is a summary of the long series by decade:

Decade	Alabama Wins	LSU Wins	Ties
1890s	0	1	0
1900s	2	1	0
1910s	2	1	0
1920s	6	1	2
1930s	1	0	0
1940s	3	2	1
1950s	3	2	1
1960s	7	3	0
1970s	9	1	0
1980s	5	4	1
1990s	6	4	0
2000s	5	5	0
2010s	8	2	0
2020s*	3	1	0
TOTALS	56	27	5

*Note: The 2020s data includes games through the 2023 season.

 

[92tide]

thanks. that graphic is a little off for the 2020s. we were 3-1 against them 2020-2023

 

[CoolBreeze]

I like our chances in that game. It is so pivotal for both programs so be ready to be on the edge of your seat for the duration, probably down to the last play. I think we take em down baby!!!

 

[ROCKEE]

I agree with Coolbreeze, exciting game that we win.

 

[BamaMoon]

I wish ESPN would announce a 11:00 a.m. CST game!

But we and Lane Kiffin know better!

 

[92tide]

i think coach deboer is going to have the team ready to play

 

[Jack Bourbon]

What's the record at Baton Rouge?

 

[BamaNation]

This will be the lowest ranked Alabama team (currently #14 in AP) since 2007 (#17) and prior to that 1995 (#16).

Alabama has been a top 5 team in the game 31 times. LSU has been top 5 in the game 10 times.

 

[BamaMoon]

We need an offensive output that is somewhere between the Mizzu game and 1st quarter against GA.

I mean, I'd take the output against Georgia early, but I don't foresee the stars aligning like that in BR.

I feel good about the improvement of the defense to give us a chance to win if the offense can sustain some drives and put up a decent amount of points.

 

[BamaMoon]

i think coach deboer is going to have the team ready to play

I hope you are right!

 

[jjv0004]

Would love to say we will win but I think Nussmeier carves the secondary up.

 

[Cruloc]

Kelly losing 2 in a row is rare.

Can their D shut down Milroe running.

Does Milroe even run much.

 

[BamaNation]

What's the record at Baton Rouge?

Alabama is 29–10–2 against LSU in Baton Rouge

 

[BamaNation]

Bama-LSU Series records of the most recent "Bama coaches that matter"

Coach	Games	Record
Bear Bryant	20	16-4-0
Nick Saban	18	13-5-0
Gene Stallings	7	6-1
DeBoer	0	?

Bama-LSU Series records of the most recent "LSU coaches that matter"

Coach	Games	Record
Charles McClendon	16	2-14-0
Les Miles	12	5-7-0
Ed Orgeron	6	1-5-0
Nick saban	5	4-1-0
Bryan Kelly	2	1-1-0

Anybody notice a pattern?

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

LSU has had 4 close games and 2 of those have been losses. 3 of those teams (Ole Miss, South Carolina, A&M) all ran for 150+ yards on them. South Carolina and A&M both ran for over 240 with both QBs running for a chunk but not the majority of that yardage.

Also in each of those games Nussmeier threw at least 1INT. He threw for 3 vs A&M and 2 vs Ole Miss.

So, it seems to me the key in this game is to run the ball effectively and create some turnovers from Nussmeier.

Ole Miss and USC threw for a good bit of yardage on LSU but South Carolina and A&M both had around 150 passing yards. So it seems like theoretically either option could work. But Idk if the way Milroe has been playing recently gives us a good chance of reaching 280+ yards passing like Ole Miss and USC had

 

[PA Tide Fan]

It's always tough to win on the road but extra tough when it's an elimination game for both teams. It's hard to tell if our defense improved or not since in the UT game Iamaleava was missing some open receivers and against UM Brady Cook was hurt. We'll have to take chances and blitz a lot. LSU's Nussmeier got rattled during the 2nd half of their game at TAMU but being at home here he'll be playing with more confidence. If he's on target it could be a long night for our secondary. Not saying we can't win but I predicted we'd have a 9-3 season with this game being the 3rd loss. I'd have to stay with that prediction although I'd be happy to be wrong.

 

[crimsonaudio]

LSU has had 4 close games and 2 of those have been losses. 3 of those teams (Ole Miss, South Carolina, A&M) all ran for 150+ yards on them. South Carolina and A&M both ran for over 240 with both QBs running for a chunk but not the majority of that yardage.

Also in each of those games Nussmeier threw at least 1INT. He threw for 3 vs A&M and 2 vs Ole Miss.

So, it seems to me the key in this game is to run the ball effectively and create some turnovers from Nussmeier.

Ole Miss and USC threw for a good bit of yardage on LSU but South Carolina and A&M both had around 150 passing yards. So it seems like theoretically either option could work. But Idk if the way Milroe has been playing recently gives us a good chance of reaching 280+ yards passing like Ole Miss and USC had

Worth recalling that South Carolina actually beat LSU but the refs stole the win on a bogus roughing the passer call on a pick-six.

 

[CrimSonami]

Wanna see a HEAVY dose of the Bama Run Game in this one. And GOTTA find ways to get the ball to K-Law in quick fashion. Keep the ball out of Nussmeiers hands AMAP. We do that we win by 2, maybe 3 scores.

 

[bamamc1]

We need to start fast, keep the foot on the gas, and get after their QB.

 

[Coach D]

Defense will have to blitz/be aggressive and get to qb or it could be a long day for the secondary.

offense needs an identity.

Depending on the version of Milroe and how aggressive the d is it’s a win. If d lets them have all day then it’s tough, if it’s Milroe from the last three games it’s tough, combine it then…