LSU, Alabama and Ranking
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Alabama's Labaron Philon Jr. was named SEC Player of the Week on Monday after helping the Crimson Tide to a 2-0 start.
The Crimson Tide center was named the SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week for the second time this season after not allowing a single sack or pressure.
There are two teams unbeaten in SEC play: Texas A&M and Alabama, both 6-0. They don’t face each other. If they win their remaining SEC games, they will face off in Atlanta. That’s it. Very simple. Texas A&M’s remaining games: Home against South Carolina, at Texas.
Oklahoma will head to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama, while Texas travels to Athens to take on Georgia in the marquee matchups of Week 12. Both of those games will play a major role in who makes the College Football Playoff,
Alabama and Texas A&M remain on a collision course to the SEC title game, and for now, they're still on top in the SEC Power Rankings.
The Alabama Crimson Tide remained undefeated in the SEC, knocking off LSU 20-9 tonight. The Crimson Tide have won eight straight games since losing to Florida State to open the season. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson completed 21-of-35 passes for 277 yards and one touchdown.
It is the 90th meeting between LSU and Alabama. LSU looks to pull the upset and we make three bold predictions on the game.
Key moment: On 4th and 3, Alabama uses some trickery as Ty Simpson links with Josh Cuevas for a first down, effectively ending the ballgame. Quick stat: Alabama beats LSU for the 3rd-straight time. Key moment: Alabama beats LSU to remain undefeated in SEC play.
No. 4 Alabama is in control of its own destiny as it prepares to host LSU in a rivalry showdown on Saturday. The Crimson Tide (7-5, 5-0 SEC) face a manageable November slate and are on pace to appear in the SEC Championship Game and to receive a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.