re: Epic Upsets in SEC History

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Alabama entered this game the reigning national champions, on a 31-game unbeaten streak, with the No. 5 ranking and a 25-point favorite over LSU, who sported a 3-5 record.

The Mobile Register headline that day declared: TIDE COULD LOSE, PIGS MIGHT FLY. Columnist Jimmy Wigfield wrote: "[Alabama head coach Gene] Stallings will be merciful to his old pal [LSU head coach Curly] Hallman. Alabama 30, LSU 7."

After a scoreless first half, LSU jumped on top 14-0 with a pair of 2-yard TD runs in the third quarter. The Tigers defense terrorized Bama QBs all game with four sacks and four interceptions. The Tide scored 13 points in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 17-13 with 2:41 remaining.

Alabama tried an onside kick but touched the ball before it went 10 yards, and LSU ran out the clock.

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