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Alabama prepares for key SEC matchup at LSU on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Alabama prepares for key SEC matchup at LSU on Saturday

Summary

Alabama football aims to validate its physical identity in an upcoming road game against LSU on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT. Coach Kalen DeBoer emphasized physicality as central to the team's performance, which has faltered recently, losing two of its last three games. The Crimson Tide, now 6-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC, needs a strong rushing performance to compete against LSU's top-ranked run defense. With possible returns of key players, including center Racin Delgatty, Alabama hopes to regain its edge in the trenches as they look to improve their College Football Playoff prospects against a formidable opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Alabama is 6-2, 3-2 SEC heading into the matchup.
•LSU is allowing 85.3 rushing yards per game, the lowest in the SEC.
•Alabama lost to Georgia and Tennessee in previous games.
•Key players like Racin Delgatty might return for Alabama.
•Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

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What they're saying

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Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer said a few weeks ago that physicality is the team's identity. But a trip to LSU is now the only way to prove it.
— Yahoo Sports

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