For a long time now, the first weekend in November has brought Alabama face-to-face with LSU in a season-defining game. The Crimson Tide and Tigers have waged wars against one another that used to annually decide the SEC West when the conference was split into two divisions.
A lot has changed in college football over the years, but one thing remains true in 2026: Alabama and LSU will meet on Saturday in a game that could decide the entire season for both programs.
Both enter at 6-2 and are desperately clinging to their College Football Playoff lives. A loss would be devastating for the CFP hopes of either team, and a win would provide significant momentum heading into the final three weeks of the regular season.
A banged-up Alabama had the chance to get healthy off a much-needed bye week, but the chinks in the armor in October somewhat transcended the injury bug. If the Crimson Tide wants to waltz in and maintain its historical dominance in Baton Rouge, it'll have to play better than it did at any point last month.
Alabama's CFP chances hang in the balance.
How to watch No. 9 Alabama at No. 15 LSU
- Date: Saturday, November 7th
- Time: 2:30 pm C.T.
- Venue: Tiger Stadium
- How to Watch (TV): ABC
- Streaming: fubo TV
- Alabama record: 6-2
- LSU record: 6-2
What are the betting odds for Alabama at LSU?
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Spread: Alabama +5.5
Over/Under: 52.5
Moneyline: Alabama +172/LSU -210
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Injury report for Alabama and LSU
Injury reports will be updated on Wednesday evening when the SEC's availability reports are released.
Alabama:
- LB Cayden Jones - Out
- DB Nick Sherman - Out
- DL Jeremiah Beaman - Out
- LB Desmond Umeozulu - Out
LSU:
TBD
Who are the announcers for Alabama vs. LSU?
Despite not being in the primetime slot, Alabama gets the ABC/ESPN "A" team of Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstriet (analyst), and sideline reporters Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge.
What will the weather be like for Alabama football on Saturday?
Should be a warm afternoon in Baton Rouge with the temps expected to be in the low-to-mid 70s with a low chance of precipitation.
Alabama vs. LSU series history
Saturday will be the 91st all-time meeting between Alabama and LSU in a series that has been dominated by the Crimson Tide. Alabama holds a 58-27-5 all-time record against LSU, and that includes a 30-10-3 mark in Baton Rouge.
Alabama currently holds a three-game winning streak in the series, with Kalen DeBoer being 2-0 against the Tigers. DeBoer's lone trip to Baton Rouge as a head coach produced a dominant 42-13 win for the Tide.
LSU's last win in the series came back in 2022 by a single point in overtime thanks to a game-winning two-point conversion.
Alabama has won 13 of the last 15 meetings.
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