LSU and Alabama Face Brutal CFP Warning Ahead of Crucial SEC Showdown

"Right now, LSU does not have a resume. It lost to Ole Miss. It beat Mississippi State, who is no longer ranked. It lost to Kentucky. LSU does not have a ranked win right now if we're looking at the current AP poll,

Finebaum already leaning one way when Alabama, LSU meet

“LSU is a getting bye week right now for Alabama,” Finebaum said during his Sunday appearance on “The Matt Barrie” show. “Alabama struggled to get through Texas A&M. I feel rpetty good about LSU’s chances in that game.
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Alabama doesn't shy away from fatal flaw that could wreck the Crimson Tide's season despite a win over Texas A&M Aggies

The Alabama Crimson Tide picked up a Homecoming win over Texas A&M and now heads into the bye week. One problem from that game has followed this program for years, and LSU is waiting on the other side.
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Alabama returns to top 10 of poll entering bye week

Alabama moved up three spots in Sunday's coaches poll to No. 10 after its 31-20 win Saturday over Texas A&M. The Associated Press poll will be released later Sunday. Alabama and LSU will both have open dates this week before they play November 7 in Baton Rouge. LSU is ranked No. 13 in this week's coaches poll.

Feeling 'toll' of SEC schedule, Alabama football focused on getting healthy in idle week

Alabama football's roster is banged up with four regular-season games left in 2026. What the Tide is focusing on in the idle week before an LSU visit.