How do we match up vs LSU?

[Slowpoke Catracho]

Bama 38 - 17

 

[mlh]

I expect this game to be a lot like the LSU-aTm game. Close at halftime. LSU may even be ahead. But we will take control in the 2nd half and win convincingly.

 

[dtgreg]

Franco Harris. Come on guys get with the program.
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Immaculate.

 

[TideMan09]

I Just dont see this being a close gam in allhonesty, it may be close at the haf, butttt, I fully expect us too stomp a Crimson Tide mud-hole..

On the football field out of the Swamp Kittens Saturday night & I have a sneaky suspicion Coach Grubb's is going too throttle LSU with his play calling..

 

[CB4]

The thing is now, particularly in the SEC with NIL and the portal, you can’t take a single game for granted. That includes our next three with LSU, OU and Auburn. While we may have a better overall roster, better talent at key positions, and playing well in certain aspects of the game, those three teams ALL have enough “Jimmys and Joes” to beat us if our heads aren’t screwed on straight.

Right now, with the upheaval at LSU and the Barn, it makes both enigmas. We’ll get to see how the Barn responds under Durkin. We really don’t have that luxury with LSU so we need to be prepared for the kitchen sink.

That said, I think we should prevail by 10 or more. But that is also “should”…not will.

 

[Tidewater]

I believe Alabama's weakest part is rush defense, but LSU rushes even worse than Alabama defends it so they may not be able to exploit Alabama's porous rush defense.
Alabama passes a bit better than LSU (although LSU is capable).

The spread I saw was Alabama -9.5 and the O/U 49. So if I were gambling (I'm not) I'd take Bama to win but not cover and the over, something like 30-21, but I would expect Bama to seal the deal late in the game to get to that score.

 

[Cruloc]

"How Teams Have Fared in First Game After In-Season Coaching Change​

It's not a rare occurrence to see a coach get fired in the middle of the season. Last season, there were four FBS head coaches fired with six or more games left on their schedules.

Looking back at 2021, there were 12 FBS schools that either fired their coach or mutually agreed to part ways before the end of the season.

In that first game with a new head coach, teams went 6-6 ATS and 4-8 straight-up. When looking at just Power 5 programs, those teams went 4-3 ATS and 3-4 SU in their first game with an interim head coach.

Across the entire season, teams went 26-32 ATS with an interim coach in 2021.

There is something to be said about a team playing better in the first game with a new coach, but not enough for there to be a betting angle."

How Do Teams Perform After Firing Their Head Coach? Mickey Joseph Leads Nebraska vs. Oklahoma

If you're betting Nebraska vs. Oklahoma, the question's obvious: How have teams performed against the spread after firing their head coach?

www.actionnetwork.com

Here's some light reading on an analysis of before and after team performance for 10 years when their head coach is fired.

Measuring the Impact of NCAA Football Head Coach Changes

But in 2023, there was a 67% win rate for the interim head coaches, vs. a 25% win rate with the fired coach.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CFB/comments/xzad3v/teams_that_fired_their_coaches_this_season

What does this mean? Football. It means football.

Cuz....emotions

 

[BhamToTexas]

The spread I saw was Alabama -9.5 and the O/U 49. So if I were gambling (I'm not) I'd take Bama to win but not cover and the over, something like 31-20, but I would expect Bama to seal the deal late in the game to get to that score.

That would be a cover.

 

[Saban4Ever]

I think the score will be Bama 31-24
I HOPE the score is more like Bama 45-10

Hope our defense is ready for the wrinkles the LSU offense will have. I think LSU will run the ball more than they have all season, give more players playing time that we haven't seen much (at RB and WR) and will have Van Buren their other QB in the game a lot since he is dual threat.

Really glad this is a home game at night. I think the crowd will help make a difference. I think it will be a close game unfortunately, at least until the 4th quarter. I am ready for a game that doesn't give me stress all game... not sure that will happen again this season except for Eastern Illinois. lol.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

I believe Alabama's weakest part is rush defense, but LSU rushes even worse than Alabama defends it so they may not be able to exploit Alabama's porous rush defense.
Alabama passes a bit better than LSU (although LSU is capable).

The spread I saw was Alabama -9.5 and the O/U 49. So if I were gambling (I'm not) I'd take Bama to win but not cover and the over, something like 31-20, but I would expect Bama to seal the deal late in the game to get to that score.

 

[Tidewater]

That would be a cover.

Okay, so like 30-21 with a late Bama TD to put the game away.

 

[Tidewater]

This is my favorite Alabama vs LSU hype video ever.

The right combination of great players (on both sides), inspiring music, and spectacular highlights.

 

[Tidewater]

This may be my favorite Alabama vs LSU memory. 2015.

Alabama is ahead 30-16 (two sores, but by no means out of reach for LSU). Alabama gets the ball at the 4 yard line with 9:13 to play (go to the 2:20:00 minute mark in the video above).
LSU never gets the ball back. Alabama goes on a 9:13 drive and takes a knee on the final play of the game.
A soulcrushing drive if you are from LSU.

 

[92tide]

This may be my favorite Alabama vs LSU memory. 2015.

Alabama is ahead 30-16 (two sores, but by no means out of reach for LSU). Alabama gets the ball at the 4 yard line with 9:13 to play (go to the 2:20:00 minute mark in the video above).
LSU never gets the ball back. Alabama goes on a 9:13 drive and takes a knee on the final play of the game.
A soulcrushing drive if you are from LSU.

all of those camera shots of sad leonard fournetyards ...