ABC Broadcast Catches Bomb Directed at Lane Kiffin During Alabama-LSU Blowout
Alabama Pulls Away Late
LSU entered Saturday’s game as a four-point favorite and led 13-10 in the third quarter. Alabama then outscored the Tigers 21-3 to finish with a 31-13 victory. With fewer than five minutes left, LSU had first-and-10 at Alabama’s 15-yard line. The game was at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
Profanity Heard On Air
During that late LSU possession, a fan yelled a profane message aimed at Kiffin, and the words were clearly audible on ABC. Fowler and Herbstreit were not speaking at the time.
After the shout, Herbstreit commented on the LSU offense’s pace, saying it needed to increase its tempo. The report does not identify the fan or establish whether the person supported LSU or Alabama.
Kiffin Reacts To Defeat
In opening remarks at his postgame news conference, Kiffin called the finish disappointing. He said LSU had taken the lead with three minutes remaining in the third quarter despite earlier offensive mistakes.
Kiffin said Alabama scored after that, and LSU played poorly over the final 18 minutes. He also expressed disappointment for LSU fans, saying the stadium had seemed ready to help the team after it moved ahead.
Key points
- Alabama defeated LSU 31-13 after trailing 13-10 in the third quarter.
- A fan’s profanity aimed at Lane Kiffin was audible on ABC.
- The fan’s identity and team allegiance are not known.
- Kiffin said LSU played poorly over the final 18 minutes.