Where LSU Ranks in New AP Top 25 Before High-Stakes Matchup Against Alabama
LSU Holds at No. 15
LSU stayed at No. 15 in the newest AP Poll after a week off. The Tigers are 6-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play. They enter the final four-game stretch on a two-game winning streak, after a 31-0 shutout of Mississippi State and a victory over Auburn. LSU will host Alabama Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Alabama Climbs to No. 9
Alabama rose one place, from No. 10 to No. 9. The Crimson Tide are 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC, making Saturday’s game a top-15 matchup. Alabama also had a bye last week. After consecutive losses to Georgia and Tennessee, it answered with a 31-20 win over Texas A&M.
A Long Ranked Rivalry
Both programs have appeared in the AP Poll throughout the season. LSU reached No. 7 at its highest point, while Alabama’s best ranking was No. 6. Saturday will be the 33rd meeting between the teams as ranked opponents. Alabama leads the all-time series with 58 wins, and LSU is trying to end a three-game losing streak against the Crimson Tide.
A Tough Test for Leavitt
Lane Kiffin’s team has been playing at a high level, and Sam Leavitt has protected the ball. He now faces an Alabama secondary tied for the SEC lead with 12 interceptions. The game will be Leavitt’s toughest challenge yet, while LSU will need its players available for the closing stretch after dealing with injuries to key contributors.
Key points
- LSU stayed No. 15, while Alabama moved up to No. 9 in the AP Poll.
- The teams meet Saturday in Baton Rouge at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- Alabama leads the all-time series with 58 wins, and LSU has lost three straight in the matchup.
- Alabama’s secondary is tied for the SEC lead with 12 interceptions.