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Keelon Russell throws 3 TDs as No. 9 Alabama tops No. 15 LSU, 31-13

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 12:24 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Keelon Russell throws 3 TDs as No. 9 Alabama tops No. 15 LSU, 31-13

Summary

No. 9 Alabama secured a 31-13 victory over No. 15 LSU in Baton Rouge. Quarterback Keelon Russell passed for three touchdowns, facilitating Alabama's strong offensive performance. The Crimson Tide defense excelled with critical fourth-down stops, limiting LSU to one touchdown despite a stronger overall yardage output from the Tigers. Alabama maintains its position in the College Football Playoff picture, while LSU struggles under first-year coach Lane Kiffin, who has yet to claim a victory against Alabama. Both teams will face ranked opponents next week, with Alabama visiting Vanderbilt and LSU hosting No. 10 Texas.

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•Keelon Russell threw touchdown passes of 7, 25, and 4 yards.
•Alabama's defense forced LSU to go 0 for 4 on fourth downs.
•LSU's Sam Leavitt passed for 380 yards but was intercepted.
•Alabama leads 10-3 at halftime before expanding its lead.
•Celebrity attendees included Melania Trump and Kevin Costner.

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12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Russell passes for 3 TDs to propel No. 9 Alabama past No. 15 LSU, 31-13

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(AP) — Keelon Russell passed for three touchdowns, Alabama's defense made several pivotal fourth-down stops, and the ninth-ranked Crimson Tide pulled away for a 31-13 victory over No.Alabama (7-2, 5-2 SEC) remained firmly in the College Football Playoff picture, while leaving LSU (6-3, 3-3) with long-shot hopes at best under first-year coach Lane Kiffin, who also dropped to 0-6 in his coaching career against Alabama (including prior stints at Mississippi and Tennessee).
— Yahoo Sportsby BRETT MARTEL

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