Alabama AP 13C 13 at LSU AP 18C 17
The Saban Bowl, Alabama at LSU, is Saturday, Nov 7. Kickoff time and channel TBA. The Gotta See It Meter calls it a must-watch: 71 of 100 (Thunderdome), mostly on how good both teams are and power-conference matchup.
- Date
- Saturday, Nov 7, 2026
- Kickoff
- Not yet announced
- TV
- Not yet announced
- Venue
- Tiger Stadium
- City
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Week
- Week 10
- Conference game
- Yes
- Rivalry
- Saban Bowl
Thunderdome
Alabama5–2
Wvs E. Carolina48–10
Wat Kentucky45–17
Wvs Florida St.50–36
Wvs S. Carolina49–18
Wat Miss State56–23
Lvs Georgia17–20
Lat Tennessee10–26
at LSU
Nothing since.
LSU5–2
Wvs Clemson51–10
Wvs La Tech45–14
Lat Ole Miss24–32
Wvs Texas A&M35–6
Wvs McNeese63–14
Lat Kentucky34–35
Wvs Miss State31–0
vs Alabama
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 79.7 points a game and LSU plays fast — 80.4 snaps a game, 3rd nationally. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 12.2-point margin.
PaceSpeed LimitAlabama Snail · LSU Supersonic
SeriesSplit Decisionavg margin 12.2 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Alabama | LSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 39.312th | 40.47th | |
| Points allowed | 21.448th | 15.916th | |
| Yards per play | 6.523rd | 6.341st | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.260th | 4.25th | |
| Plays per game | 63.7109th | 80.43rd | |
| Turnover margin | +515th | -289th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 43.4%48th | 53.3%7th |
More stats +11
| Alabama | LSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 163.961st | 196.132nd | |
| Passing yards per game | 252.747th | 307.98th | |
| QB completion rate | 67.3%33rd | 67.2%36th | |
| QB yards per attempt | 9.017th | 8.532nd | |
| O-line rank | 109thline yards · sack rate | 49thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 23rdstuff rate · havoc | 6thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1817th | 243rd | |
| Interceptions | 105th | 717th | |
| Forced fumbles | 610th | 288th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.191st | 5.944th | |
| Time of possession | 31:1843rd | 32:5518th |
The series
Alabama leads 4–1 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Alabama 20–9 | 11 |
| 2024 | Alabama 42–13 | 29 |
| 2023 | Alabama 42–28 | 14 |
| 2022 | LSU 32–31 | 1 |
| 2021 | Alabama 20–14 | 6 |
How to watch
| Network | TV TBA |
|---|---|
| Stream | — |
| Kickoff | TBA |
| Where | Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA |
What the Meter sees
| How good both teams are (#13 vs #17)Both teams' poll votes, with a bonus when both are ranked — a marquee matchup on paper | +43.6 |
|---|---|
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
| Rivalry: Saban BowlThey do not like each other, and they never have | +8.0 |
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 71 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Alabama vs LSU start?
- Saturday, Nov 7. Kickoff time TBA.
- What channel is Alabama vs LSU on?
- TV TBA.
- Is Alabama vs LSU a rivalry game?
- Yes. It's the Saban Bowl.