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 2019 matchup between LSU, which went undefeated and won the national championship, and Alabama was rich with NFL talent. LSU, led by quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, put up 559 total yards and led 33-13 at halftime over Tua Tagovailoa and the Crimson Tide.

As Alabama gears up for its pivotal SEC showdown against LSU, quarterback Ty Simpson is using the bye week to sharpen one of the Crimson Tide’s most critical offensive components: the deep passing game.

Alabama and LSU meet Saturday night for the latest chapter of their storied history. Following are live updates from the game.