Alabama hands LSU another loss in Kiffin's challenging debut season

On November 7, Alabama defeated LSU 31-13 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, contributing to a tough start for Lane Kiffin’s tenure as head coach. With this loss, LSU fell to 6-3, diminishing their playoff hopes. The game showcased a disappointing fourth quarter for LSU, marked by failed fourth-down attempts and resulting boos from the home crowd. Kiffin’s decision to forgo a field goal in favor of aggressive play-calling has raised concerns among fans regarding the team's direction and his strategy against top opponents. LSU now faces scrutiny as they navigate the remainder of the season with their postseason aspirations hanging by a thread.

• 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin was supposed to change everything at LSU. Instead, Alabama delivered a familiar nightmare