Alabama’s hopes for a Southeastern Conference Championship and the College Football Playoff are over.
The Crimson Tide suffered a 31-32 loss to Louisiana State University in overtime at Tiger Stadium. Bryce Young did not have his best performance at quarterback, but the junior pushed himself to give his team an opportunity. He completed 25 of 51 passes for 328 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Jahmyr Gibbs collected 100+ total yards with 99 yards rushing and 64 yards receiving on 23 catches. Ja’Corey Brooks led Alabama with 97 receiving yards on seven catches, including a touchdown.
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Alabama’s defense could not stop Jayden Daniels and LSU when it mattered.
Daniels totaled three touchdowns, including a huge rushing score in overtime. Josh Williams, a former walk-on, scored a touchdown as a running back for the Tigers. LSU’s defense affected Young all game. He got sacked twice, but the Tigers pressured Young ten times. LSU’s defensive front affected his throwing vision, and reigning Heisman winner was off his game for most of the night. Alabama suffers its first loss in Death Valley under Nick Saban since 2010. The Tide now returns to the drawing board at 7-2 on the season.
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