LSU vs Alabama Week 11 Review

Erik Trosclair • November 12, 2024

Let's get into it!

Alabama beat LSU in every aspect of this game.


Alabama received the ball 1st in this game, and went on an 8 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Jalen Milroe 39 yard rushing TD. Alabama 7-0. LSU has a 6 play 44 yard drive that was capped off by a Damian Ramos 23 yard field goal. Alabama 7-3. Alabama has a 15 play 75 yard drive, taking nearly 7 minutes off of the clock, this was capped off by a Justice Haynes 1 yard rushing TD. Alabama 14-3. The teams trade punts on the following possessions. LSU has a 7 play 64 yard drive that was capped of by a Damian Ramos 43 yard field goal. Alabama 14-6. Alabama turns the ball over on downs. Jihaad Campbell forces Garrett Nussmeier to fumble on the 1st play of LSU's next drive, Tim Smith recovers, Alabama ball. Alabama took advantage of the turnover by going on a 3 play 32 yard drive that was capped off by a Jalen Milroe 10 yard rushing TD. Alabama 21-6. LSU runs out the 1st half. To open the 2nd half LSU went on a 14 play 75 yard drive, but on the 14 play Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception in the endzone. Alabama took advantage of the interception, and went on an 8 play 80 yard drive that was capped off by a Jalen Milroe 19 yard rushing TD. Alabama 28-6. LSU punts on the next possession. Alabama has a 4 play 85 yard drive that was capped off by a Jalen Milroe 72 yard rushing TD. Alabama 35-6. LSU turns the ball over on downs. Alabama goes 3 and out. Garrett Nussmeier throws an interception on the 4th play of LSU's next possession. Alabama has a 9 play 47 yard drive that was capped off by a Richard Young 8 yard rushing TD. Alabama 42-6. LSU has an 8 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Kyren Lacy 12 yard receiving TD. Alabama 42-13. Alabama kneels out the clock. Alabama wins. Alabama 42 LSU 13.


TAKEAWAYS


- What did LSU work on in the bye week? Jalen Milroe looked like prime Michael Vick.

- This offensive line got punched in the mouth once again and did not bounce back.

- LSU has been outscored 73 to 19 in the last 6 quarters. This team looks lost suddenly.

- Once again, 8-4 is a real possibility.

- You have to involve Caden Durham and Mason Taylor more often.

- LSU was outcoached in this one, and it was obvious.


AWARDS

- Offensive MVP - Kyren Lacy - Kyren plays hard from the opening snap until the final snap.

- Defensive MVP - Whit Weeks - White had 15 total tackles and was involved in a few big stops for the Tigers.


The Tigers travel to Gainesville Saturday afternoon to take on the Florida Gators. Can they snap out of it? We shall see.


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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
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10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
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