In a gritty, hard-fought showdown at Bryant‑Denny Stadium, the Alabama Crimson Tide edged past the LSU Tigers by a final score of 20-9. (ABC News)
Dominant Defense, Minimal Offense
Alabama’s victory was far from a high-octane offensive explosion. Instead, the Tide leaned on their defense to carry them through. LSU was held to just 232 total yards, and only 13 first downs. (The Washington Post)
One of the more striking slices of data: On the ground, Alabama averaged 2.2 yards per rush, while LSU churned out 2.3 yards per rush. (FOX Sports)
While those numbers are low by college standards, Alabama’s defense simply refused to let LSU build momentum. The small margin in rushing average only underscores how every half-yard mattered in this defensive slugfest.
Key Offensive Metrics & Game Flow
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Alabama compiled 344 total yards on 62 plays; LSU managed 232 yards on 58 plays. (FOX Sports)
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Passing wise: Alabama’s quarterback completed 21 of 35 for 277 yards and one touchdown. (The Washington Post)
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LSU’s offense never found the end zone — the Tigers were held scoreless in terms of rushing touchdowns and limited in big plays. (ABC News)
Why the Win Matters
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The result marked Alabama’s eighth straight victory and extended their home winning streak to 17 games, the longest in the FBS at this point. (The Washington Post)
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Perhaps more importantly: Against a storied rival in LSU, Alabama showed they could win even when the offense wasn’t clicking in high gear.
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The 2.2 vs 2.3 yards per carry stat is telling — it shows just how tightly contested the game was in the trenches, and how Alabama’s defense made the difference.
The Takeaway
When you see rushing averages in the 2-to-3 yards per carry range for both teams, you know it was a day where the ground game was stifled. Yet Alabama found a way. Despite not imposing a dominant running attack, they out-executed LSU in key moments. The defense rose to the occasion, and the offense did enough. That’s the hallmark of a championship-minded team.
For fans and observers, this win might not be flashy, but it’s vital: It reinforces the identity of Alabama as a club that wins the ugly ones. When the running game stalls (as it did, given the 2.2 ypc), the passes must be leveraged, turnovers must be avoided, and the defense must deliver. That’s exactly what happened.
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