Alabama Pulls Away From LSU In Fourth Quarter For 31-13 Win In Tiger Stadium

No. 5 Alabama scored 21 unanswered points Saturday afternoon to pull away from No. 13 LSU for a 31-13 victory in Tiger Stadium.

The Crimson Tide (7-2, 5-2 SEC) trailed 13-10 in the third quarter before taking control of the game, handing LSU its third loss of the season.

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell finished with 206 passing yards and three touchdowns, including a seven-yard scoring pass to Josh Ford that gave the Crimson Tide a 17-13 lead late in the third quarter.

Alabama added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to secure its fourth consecutive victory over LSU.

The Tigers (6-3, 3-3 SEC) outgained Alabama 457-285 in total offense but struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, finishing 0-for-4 on fourth-down attempts.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 380 yards, while wide receiver Jackson Harris caught 11 passes for 166 yards.

The victory strengthens Alabama's College Football Playoff resume, while LSU's postseason hopes take a significant hit with three regular-season games remaining.

The loss deals a significant blow to LSU's College Football Playoff hopes with three regular-season games remaining.