What happened: Ryan Coleman-Williams scored a touchdown to put the Crimson Tide ahead in Baton Rouge. Alabama's defense intercepted Sam Leavitt before the break to preserve the seven-point advantage into the locker room.

Why it matters: Lane Kiffin's squad is seeking its first victory over Alabama since 2022 to keep its conference title hopes intact. A second-half comeback would also cap a high-profile home weekend after Paul Skenes, Angel Reese, and Shaquille O'Neal joined Kiffin for the pregame walk to Tiger Stadium.

What to watch: LSU will look to adjust offensively out of the break to erase the seven-point deficit.