Alabama Crimson Tide keeps SEC championship and College Football Playoff hopes alive with a stunning 42-28 victory over rival LSU. In an electrifying game at Bryant-Denny Stadium, the Crimson Tide avenged last year’s defeat and maintained their lead in the race for the SEC West title. Quarterback Jalen Milroe delivered an exceptional performance, throwing for 219 yards and rushing for 155 yards, setting a record for most rushing touchdowns by an Alabama quarterback. However, LSU suffered a setback when their star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, exited the game due to a hit that resulted in a roughing the passer penalty. Alabama capitalized on this opportunity, ultimately shutting down any chance of an LSU comeback. The game was tied 21-21 at halftime, with LSU taking the lead in the second half but failing to score for the remainder of the game. Despite their best efforts, LSU fell short against Alabama’s dominant offense.
In other college football action, No. 12 Notre Dame suffered a 31-23 loss to Clemson, while No. 25 North Carolina cruised to a 59-7 victory over Campbell. No. 6 Texas narrowly defeated Kansas State in overtime with a final score of 33-30. No. 10 Ole Miss prevailed over Texas A&M in a close 38-35 contest, and No. 16 Tennessee dominated UConn with a resounding 59-3 win. The other ranked teams also emerged victoriously, with No. 3 Ohio State defeating Rutgers 35-16, No. 18 Utah trouncing Arizona State 55-3, and No. 17 Air Force falling to Army 23-3. No. 4 Florida State claimed a 24-7 victory over Pittsburgh, while No. 15 Louisville triumphed over Virginia Tech with a score of 34-3. Oklahoma State grabbed a narrow 27-24 win against No. 11 Oklahoma, and No. 1 Georgia emerged triumphant over No. 14 Missouri with a final score of 30-21. No. 9 Penn State dominated Maryland with a 51-15 victory, and No. 21 Tulane secured a close 13-10 win against East Carolina. No. 24 James Madison defeated Georgia State 42-14, No. 7 Oregon crushed California 63-19, and No. 23 Kansas narrowly defeated Iowa State 28-21. No. 5 Washington outscored No. 22 Southern Cal with a final score of 52-42, No. 2 Michigan triumphed over Purdue 41-13, and No. 13 LSU suffered a 42-28 loss against No. 8 Alabama. Finally, No. 19 Oregon State took on Colorado, and No. 20 UCLA faced Arizona in late-night matchups.
Unfortunately for LSU, their 42-28 deficit in the fourth quarter became less significant as their star quarterback, Jayden Daniels, was forced from the game due to a high hit that resulted in a roughing the passer penalty on Alabama’s Dallas Turner. Daniels appeared to suffer a concussion and was unable to return, leaving Garrett Nussmeier to take over as quarterback. This turn of events deflated any hopes of an LSU comeback.
LSU and Alabama played a clean game for three quarters, but LSU’s Jayden Daniels made a critical mistake with the first turnover of the game. Daniels’ pass to Malik Nabers was tipped at the line of scrimmage and intercepted by Alabama’s Terrion Arnold. Alabama capitalized on this opportunity and extended their lead to 42-28 with a touchdown scored by running back Jase McClellan. Despite LSU’s resilience, they struggled to make defensive stops against Alabama’s dominant offense.
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe proved to be unstoppable, scoring his fourth rushing touchdown of the game on an 11-yard run. This set a new record for most rushing touchdowns by an Alabama quarterback, showcasing Milroe’s exceptional athleticism and playmaking abilities. Milroe’s performance was complemented by his impressive passing, accumulating a total of 219 passing yards. Additionally, Alabama kicker Will Reichard made history by becoming the NCAA’s all-time points leader with his 500th point scored in the game.
Alabama responded to LSU’s touchdown by scoring one of their own, driven entirely by rushing plays. Kendrick Law’s 30-yard kickoff return provided Alabama with excellent field position, allowing them to execute a seven-play drive that culminated in Roydell Williams’ 16-yard touchdown run. The game was tied again at 28-28.
LSU opened the second half with a touchdown, driven by Jayden Daniels’ impressive passes to Malik Nabers. The drive ended with a 2-yard rushing touchdown by running back Josh Williams, giving LSU a temporary lead of 28-21.
In a thrilling turn of events, LSU managed to tie the game just before halftime. In a rapid five-play drive that took only 56 seconds, LSU marched 75 yards down the field, with quarterback Jayden Daniels leading the charge. Daniels showcased his dual-threat abilities, accumulating 164 passing yards, 137 rushing yards, and two passing touchdowns. Alabama’s Jalen Milroe matched Daniels’ performance with 165 passing yards and 82 rushing yards, accumulating three rushing touchdowns in the process. Both quarterbacks proved to be elusive and capable of making explosive plays, making defensive stops crucial for both teams.
Despite missing a field goal attempt, Alabama maintained their lead of 14-7 over LSU. Alabama’s offense, led by Jalen Milroe, continued to dominate LSU’s defense, resulting in a 21-14 score in favor of Alabama. LSU managed to tie the game 14-14 with a touchdown run by Jayden Daniels, capitalizing on the opportunities presented to them.
Alabama and LSU both struggled with their field goal attempts during the game, with both teams missing potentially crucial points. However, Alabama managed to maintain their lead of 14-7.
LSU’s defeat against Alabama highlighted their inability to contain Jalen Milroe’s stellar performance. Despite their best efforts, LSU could not find a solution to Alabama’s persistent offense, resulting in their 42-28 loss against the Crimson Tide.
