Alabama’s Playoff Hopes Dim with 32-31 OT Loss to LSU
Alabama, which was favored by nearly two touchdowns, lost to LSU in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2010.
Alabama, which was favored by nearly two touchdowns, lost to LSU in Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2010.
The winner of the Alabama-LSU game takes control of the race for the SEC Western Division, and the last time Alabama lost in Tiger Stadium was in 2010.
Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings, with Alabama ranked 6th.
Tennessee has moved into a tie with Ohio State for No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, which sets up a 1 vs. 2 matchup next week between UT and top-ranked Georgia.
No. 6 Alabama will next face LSU, which is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 18 with its win over Ole Miss.
Alabama’s defense came one play from a shutout a week after losing in a shootout.
The sixth-ranked Crimson Tide hosts No. 24 Mississippi State Saturday night and is a three touchdown favorite.
Alabama is still ranked No. 1 — but in penalties.
Tennessee’s Chase McGrath made a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give the No. 6 Volunteers a 52-49 victory over No. 3 Alabama on Saturday in Knoxville.
It’s the first time since 1989 that both Alabama and Tennessee have been unbeaten going into the Third Saturday of October rivalry game.