Alabama Crimson Tide Defeats LSU Tigers 31-13 in Baton Rouge, Defense Leads Victory

The Alabama Crimson Tide stomped the LSU Tigers 31-13 in Baton Rouge, ending LSU's College Football Playoff hopes.

Alabama entered halftime with a 10-3 lead and pulled away in the second half, posting 21 unanswered points after LSU briefly took a 13-10 lead in the third quarter.

Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack was visibly fired up throughout the game, celebrating several key defensive stops, including stopping LSU on every fourth‑down attempt.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt completed a series of 10‑ to 20‑yard passes but was limited to a single touchdown despite four red‑zone trips.

The Tide's defense was praised for reading LSU's plays and baiting the Tigers into fourth‑down situations, contributing to the decisive victory at Tiger Stadium.