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Aside from a 37-yard run by Harlem Berry in the first half, Alabama's defense was dominant. LSU's offense sputtered so badly that interim coach Frank Wilson benched veteran starter Garrett Nussmeier for sophomore Michael Van Buren Jr. in the second half. Van Buren provided a brief spark, but the Tigers (5-4, 2-4 SEC) managed just 232 total yards.
The LSU Tigers (5-4, 2-4 SEC) suffered the program's fourth loss of the season on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa with the Alabama Crimson Tide handling business a
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Alabama-LSU rivalry is losing its shine after Crimson Tide put nail in the coffin of another Tigers era
Up until November 2011, the Alabama vs. LSU rivalry was among the best in college football. The SEC powers traded wins back and forth almost yearly, but Nick Saban's second wind in the 2010s put Alabama's foot on the neck of its rival.
The Crimson Tide beat LSU 20-9 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, furthering an eight-game win streak after Alabama 's season-opening loss to Florida State. Alabama remains one of two SEC teams unbeaten in conference play along with Texas A&M.
The AP Poll will once again see significant shakeup, Crimson Tide's win over LSU will make a dent in the updated rankings.
LSU interim coach Frank Harris benched veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier in the third quarter of the Tigers' game at No. 4 Alabama on Saturday night. The hook came amid continued struggles for LSU's offense as the Tigers trailed 17-6 when backup Michael Van Buren Jr. entered.
In Alabama's 20-9 win against LSU Saturday, Nov. 8, the Crimson Tide defense did not allow a touchdown for the second time this season.
The Ainsworth is NYC's hub where Alabama football fans gather. Here's the scene for the Tide vs LSU after Alabama beat St. John's in basketball.
The LSU Tigers remain on the outside looking in of the AP Top-25 Poll after falling to 5-4 on the season following a Week 11 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide at