The LSU Tigers continue navigating a challenging season in Baton Rouge after suffering the program's fourth loss on Saturday night against No. 4 Alabama. In int

Up until November 2011, the Alabama vs. LSU rivalry was among the best in college football. The SEC powers traded wins back and forth almost yearly, but Nick Saban's second wind in the 2010s put Alabama's foot on the neck of its rival.

In Alabama's 20-9 win against LSU Saturday, Nov. 8, the Crimson Tide defense did not allow a touchdown for the second time this season.

The Alabama Crimson Tide remained undefeated in the SEC, knocking off LSU 20-9 tonight. The Crimson Tide have won eight straight games since losing to Florida State to open the season. Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson completed 21-of-35 passes for 277 yards and one touchdown.

The Alabama Crimson Tide's dynamic quarterback, dominant edge rushers, and versatile receiver pose a massive challenge for a talented LSU Tigers defense.

No. 4 Alabama is in control of its own destiny as it prepares to host LSU in a rivalry showdown on Saturday. The Crimson Tide (7-5, 5-0 SEC) face a manageable November slate and are on pace to appear in the SEC Championship Game and to receive a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff.

Alabama’s defense held LSU to just 131 yards and a field goal. The Crimson Tide came up with a takeaway in LSU territory in the first quarter, with Nikhai Hill-Green both forcing and recovering a fumble to set up Conor Talty’s 45-yard field goal.